DSAC helped female writer to achieve her dream

Nthabeleng Makgoka from Kimberly Galeshewe is a published author of a Novel titled A broken affair. She was sponsored by Northern Cape’s department of Sports, Arts and Culture. “The sponsorship helped to pay for the launch, catering and the setup of the venue.   According to Nthabeleng, the book is about a young lady named Grace who embarked on a spiritual journey to heal from a broken affair. Her journey was difficult and lengthy but she was determined to withstand the storm by all means possible by striving for excellence in her businesses, her parenting skills, her career but above all her relationship with God.”   The book, as Nthabeleng explains reminds those in agony that they too can overcome their pain. It also reminds them that they are not alone, that suicide is not an option and that with prayer, endurance and perseverance all shall come to pass.

Nthabeleng who first discovered her talent in 2006 while studying at CUT says she feels fulfilled because she has realized her dream of becoming a published writer. “I am happy because the financial burden of publicising my book was laid off me through the sponsorship I received,” she said. And this as she says has served as motivation for her to continue writing more stories. 

 As a newly published author Nthabeleng says it’s vital for writers to attend writer’s festival. “I met my publisher during the Northern Cape writers’ festival. The festival also increases the passion we have for writing through putting us in the same space with people having the same interests. It’s a great platform which enables experienced writers to help upcoming ones like myself in the journey of writing by hosting creative writing workshops that enhances our writing skills,” she said.