Book Reviews

Book Review: The return of Barbara Makhalisa with Gqabula!

September 22, 2024By Book Reviews, Publications, reviews

Veteran Zimbabwean novelist, Barbara C. Makhalisa has a new novel which is a thought-provoking masterpiece.In Gqabula, Makhalisa’s masterful command of the Ndebele language is on full display, as she weaves a tapestry that is both rich and eye-catching. Through a unique style and gripping plot, the author creates a truly unforgettable reading experience. Phindani Nhliziyo,…

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Book Reviews

EZIPHUMA EBHODWENI

March 9, 2021By Book Reviews, Publications

BOOK REVIEW OF OLIVIA MAHWAYA SIBANDA’S ‘UMKHOSI WENHLIZIYO’  Book title: Umkhosi Wenhliziyo Number of pages: 220 pages  Author:  Olivia Mahwaya Sibanda Publisher and year:   Radiant Publishing Company Reviewer: Lickel Ndebele Ndebele fiction dates back to 1956 when Ndabaningi Sithole published Umvukela WamaNdebele. There has been a relatively slow development of this literature. Olivia Mahwaya…

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