Pagecast at Kingsmead Book Fair 2024: Nozibele Mayaba

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In this thrilling discussion, Pagecast host Nompumelelo Mgidlana engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the phenomenal Nozibele Mayaba! Nozibele is a renowned HIV activist, internationally recognized podcaster, speaker, and TV host. She recently partnered with Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio to launch a youth podcast, Don’t Hold Back, Say It Loud. Her TV show, #YesIHaveHIV on HONEY, DStv channel 173, has empowered many to disclose their HIV statuses to their loved ones. The show is now in its second season.

Join us as we explore Nozibele's latest brave account of living with HIV, Positively Me. Nozibele shares the inspiration behind her new book and discusses the gut-wrenching honesty with which she narrates her journey of living and loving beyond HIV.

Don't miss this enlightening episode as Nozibele speaks about her participation in the panel on The Mother Wound, where she will discuss parent-related pain alongside Colleen Higgs, Moshitadi Lehlomela, and Lisa Lazarus.

Enjoy!
27 May 2024 English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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