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Proud Authors from communities within the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality received their well-deserved toast when SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT), in partnership with the Marang Career and Information Centre, successfully launched seven of their books at Kuruman Lodge on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
More than 80 guests attended the launch, including the SIOC-CDT Community Trustees, Exco Members, officials, representatives of the Marang Career and Information Centre, local book clubs and family members.
The event celebrated the achievements of seven authors, members of the Marang Book Club, who the National Arts Council recognises for their contributions to developing writers and promoting a culture of reading in local communities.
Through the SIOC-CDT Community Discretionary Fund Programme, the full publishing of all seven books has been funded, with each author receiving 50 complimentary copies of their published book.
Among the authors, two have published before, while five are releasing their first book.
Marang Career and Information Centre continues to support community development through career guidance, youth development, social awareness initiatives, and book-reading programmes. The organisation is also part of the local NGO capacitation programme, implementing the SIOC-CDT Karabelo GBVF Programme.
FEATURED AUTHORS AND BOOKS
1. Motshegofatsi Brilliant Pitsane
Galotlhare Village | Grade 9, Iketleletso Middle School
Book: Khumo le Lehuma
A poetry collection inspired by the Setswana proverb “Khumole lehuma di lala mmogo.” This is her second published book.
2. Orefile Casey Olyn
Grade 8, LEAP Science & Maths School – Moffat Mission
Book: The Brave Royal Princess
A fictional story exploring life through the imagination of a young girl dreaming of royalty. This is her debut publication.
3. Puleng Marame
Suurdig Village | Health Professional
Book: Mosetlhe Wa Tsela
A poetry book and his first published work.
4. Tshepang Fong
Gamokotedi Village | Hairdresser, Nail Technician, Volunteer Tutor
Book: Dikgang Kgang Tsa Botshelo
A poetry collection and her first published book.
5. Realeboga Visagie
Camden Village | Matric Learner, Olebogeng Intermediate School
Book: The Old Disgusting Man
A short story book marking her first publication.
6. Lebogang Williem Sehako
Mogojaneng Village | Businessman & Disability Rights Advocate
Book: Uncle Lebogang and the Little Girl
A real-life story about overcoming fear of disability through understanding and compassion. His first published book.
7. Mpho Lekgetho
Kuruman | Transformational Speaker, Activist & Founder: Marang Career and Information Centre
Book: Mosadi Tshwene
Her ninth published book, adding to an impressive portfolio of community-driven work and literature.
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