Mother and child reading a book together
The words 'Fatima and the Magic Sunglasses' written in pink against a plain white background.
ENGLISH ISIZULU ISIXHOSA AFRIKAANS SEPEDI SETSWANA SESOTHO XITSONGA TSHIVENDA SISWATI ISINDEBELE

FATIMA AND THE MAGIC SUNGLASSES

Fatima’s life takes a miraculous turn when a mysterious woman gifts her a pair of magical sunglasses, granting her three wishes. Watch her life turn around as she dodges Ivy, the local troublemaker, and helps her entire community move up in life.

Image of a young girl bouncing on a green background
Rafiek Mammon, author of a local storybook titled 'Fatima and the Magic Sunglasses'.

RAFIEK MAMMON

AUTHOR

Rafiek has been active in community theatre since 1990, leading educational projects for youths and adults. He has a strong background in edutainment and infotainment programs. Besides being an award-winning playwright and director, he currently writes children's literature and lectures at Stellenbosch University.

Thabiso Gwensa, illustrator of a book called Fatima and the Magic Sunglasses.

THABISO GCWENSA

ILLUSTRATOR

Thabiso, a 28-year-old illustrator from KwaNgcolosi, Durban, is best known for his work Iphara, featured in online publications in India and Nigeria. He was nominated for "Best Graphic Artist" at the inaugural Durban Creative Awards and has participated in events like the Loeries (2017) and Design Indaba (2019).

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