Khaya Dlanga
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Khaya Dlanga is a South African writer, public speaker, and social media commentator.[1] He is the author of several books, such as Life Is Like That Sometimes, which "reflect on love, loss, identity, and the complexities of human relationships" as well as mental health.[2][3]
Glamour South Africa called Dlanga "one of the most influential figures in South African media."[4]
Career
Dlanga has worked in marketing and management at companies like Coca-Cola South Africa, Rain, and Heineken.[5]
Dlanga has written several books about his own personal experiences, as well as his experiences as a South African person. News24 called his book These Things Really Do Happen to Me "a collection of stories to which most South Africans will be able to relate. Light, fun and at times unbelievable, Khaya Dlanga has a way of telling a tale that is insightful, challenging and often gives a new perspective on life."[6] Some of his books, like It’s The Answers For Me, involve aggregated input from other users on social media platforms.[7]
In Glamour South Africa, Dlanga stated that he was greatly inspired by Ernest Hemingway and specifically The Old Man and the Sea.[4][8]
Personal life
Dlanga's mother was Nonceba Nolundi Veronica Dlanga, who died on January 22, 2024.[9]
Bibliography
- In My Arrogant Opinion
- To Quote Myself
- These Things Really Do Happen to Me
- It’s The Answers For Me
- Life Is Like That Sometimes
References
- ↑ Mphoshomane, Unarine. "Mzansi author's wildest dream comes true!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ Ndongeni-Ntlebi, Viwe. "After losing his brother, Khaya Dlanga speaks out on mental health". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "Man Candy: Khaya Dlanga delivers wit and wisdom in "Life is like that sometimes"". www.glamour.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- 1 2 "GLAM Book Chat: Khaya Dlanga". www.glamour.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ Eyaaz (2025-03-07). "Khaya Dlanga: Writing his way to inner peace". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ Fortuin, Bradford (2020-07-28). "REVIEW: These things do really happen to me by Khaya Dlanga". Drum. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ Dlanga, Khaya. "Sex, lies, love and regrets: South Africans share their darkest secrets". You. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ Labase, Sisonke. "5 minutes with Khaya Dlanga". Truelove. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "Khaya Dlanga on triggers of grief after his mom died". Bona Magazine. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2025-04-14.