The FunDza Literacy Trust is very proud to be publishing electronically Mbu Maloni’s new book “Nobody Will Ever Kill Me”. A big thank you to publishers University of KwaZulu-Natal Press for allowing FunDza to reproduce Mbu’s important and inspirational story.
Mbu is now in matric at Masiphumelele High School in Masiphumelele, Cape Town. He co-wrote his book with author Lutz van Dijk. The book tells the story of Mbu’s life growing up on the streets of Masiphumelele and in poverty in Masizakhe township, outside Graaf Reinet.
Mbu’s story is the story of countless other young men and women in South Africa, born into similar situations of hardship, growing up abandoned or neglected by parents themselves in need of parenting. What makes his story different is that it is a journey not of despair but transformation, lit by the kindness of friends and strangers, and Mbu’s own determination not to stop hoping for a better life.
Mbu now lives in HOKISA Children’s Home, in Masiphumelele. This book is dedicated to a dear friend of his, Atie, who was killed in a senseless murder in 2010.
FunDza is serialising the book on its mobi network, which includes the FunDza mobi site and its Mxit portal. Click here to read the book online.
If you would like to get a copy of the book, please contact University of KwaZulu-Natal Press directly:
Title: Nobody Will Ever Kill Me
ISBN: 978-1-86914-217-9
Address: Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209
Email: books@ukzn.ac.za
Web: www.ukznpress.co.za