Sihle Mthembu
Sihle Qwabe was born in a small village in KwaZulu-Natal and now lives in Johannesburg. In 2021, he participated in the Jakes Gerwel Foundation’s writing mentorship programme. He published his debut novel, The Resurrection (2023), which was longlisted for the Sunday Times Fiction Award in 2024, the same year he won the K. Sello Duiker Memorial Literary Award. The Resurrection is a thrilling tale revolving around a young man’s struggle to uncover the truth and confront hidden dangers. Qwabe holds a diploma in Public Relations.
"When we read we are able to travel to many places, meet many people and understand the world. We can also learn how to deal with problems we are having by learning from the lessons of the past."
– Nelson Mandela