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A field day for literature buffs as two authors launch books locally

District Mail and Helderberg Gazette

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23 Jul 2025

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Author Thabo Leholo launches "The Broken Pieces of My Heart" at Lwandle Museum on Saturday. — Author Thabo Leholo launches “The Broken Pieces of My Heart” at Lwandle Museum on Saturday (19 July). Credit: Barend Williams

Sannya Smith saam met gaste by die bekendstelling van sy digbundel Oorlewende by Sunset Books in Strand. — Die skrywer Sannya Smith (derde van regs) het verlede Dinsdag (15 Julie) die bekendstelling van sy digbundel Oorlewende by Sunset Books in Strand gehou. By Smith is (van links) Gameda Rhoda, Michelle Turner (Reach Out To Others, Janet Hendricks, René du Toit, Maylene Daniels en Jasmine Arnold.

Sannya Smith teken 'n kopie van Oorlewende vir Michelle Turner van ROTO. — Sannya Smith teken ‘n boek vir Michelle Turner van Reach Out To Others.

Author Thabo Leholo launches "The Broken Pieces of My Heart" at Lwandle Museum on Saturday. — Strand local Thabo Solomon Leholo (right) launched his book, The Broken Pieces of My Heart, at the historic Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum on Saturday (19 July). During the event, several guests spoke about the book, while local poetsalso performed. Haroldene Tshienda (left) of Shofar Books Publishing and Distribution, publisher of the book, facilitated a question-and-answer session with Leholo. Credit: Barend Williams

Thabo Leholo, publisher Haroldene Tshienda and Charmian "Mama" Plummer at the book launch. — It was all smiles at the Lwandle launch of The Broken Pieces of My Heart. From left are author Thabo Solomon Leholo, Haroldene Tshienda (Shofar Books Publishing and Distribution) and Charmian “Mama” Plummer.

Thembinkosi Sitatu, Thembelani Gxojeni, Thabo Leholo, Vusumzi Zweni and Mnyamezeli Maya.

Olivia Tshienda, author Thabo Leholo, Vusumzi Zweni with grandchildren at event.

Family and friends at launch: Masangwanas, Olivia Tshienda, Thabo Leholo, Litha Mgweba.

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