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Friday, February 19, 2016
Madibana
Having had a stint in the journalism industry and being a well travelled individual, former journalist and philanthropist, Kagiso Madibana, has compiled a series of events that take place in the society in her debut book.Tales from the heart of Botswana: Baareng’s heart is Madibana’s book where she infuses fiction with real life society events that are taking place and that she has personally experienced.
Arts and Culture meet up with the 28-year-old at the lavish Main Deck Pub where she is marketing the book and signing autographs.
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