Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Profile Feature: Elinor Sisulu

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In this week’s profile feature, Phemelo speaks to human rights activist, writer and Executive Director of Puku Children's Literature Foundation. She is the author of the award-winning children's book The Day Gogo Went to Vote (1997). Her biography on her parents-in-law, Walter and Albertina Sisulu: In Our Lifetime secured her the 2003 Noma Award for publishing in Africa.
23 Sep 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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