Short story writer and academic Siphiwo Mahala achieves literary feat as he launches two books on the same day.
By Edward Tsumele
Academic and short story writer Professor Siphiwo Mahala yesterday, Thursday April 10, 2025, achieved a literary feat when he launched two books at the University of Johannesburg. Mahala who is an Associate professor in the depart of English at UJ launched a short story collection titled Missing Pages and an anthology of plays whose title is. Both books were published one month after the other, February and March 2025.
Missing Pages by Siphiwo Mahala: The book is a collection of new and previously published stories by Siphiwo Mahala. It is a mirror of the past and a lens through which to view the current social fabric of South Africa.
The House of Truth by Siphiwo Mahala
The book explores the complex life of playwright and journalist Can Themba, recreating vibrant Sophiatown. Siphiwo Mahala delves into the lives of iconic figures from South Africa’s tumultuous past in this remarkable collection of plays. Prof Siphiwo Mahala will be in conversation with Dr Siyabonga Njica from Cambridge University.
Book lovers came in big numbers in person while others watched the proceedings from home as the event was livestreamed. CITYLIFE/ARTS was there and captured the event by camera.
