Onke Mazibuko
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Onke Mazibuko is a Johannesburg-based psychologist,[1] author and educator who specializes in working with youth and teachers.[2] Mazibuko has a two master's degrees (Counselling Psychology and Public Health)[3] and a PhD (Creative Writing) from Pretoria University. Mazibuko took responsibility for transformation, diversity & inclusion (TDI) at Kingsmead College, where he enjoyed connecting with young people. Mazibuko is also on a journey to becoming an author, and writes every day.[4] The literary themes found in Mazibuko's books address issues related to coming of age, individual adversity, public and private well-being and personal limits.[5] In 2023, he gained literary recognition when he won the SALA Youth Literature Award for his debut novel.[6]
Bibliography
Novels
- The Second Verse (2022) published by Penguin Books[7]
- Canary (2025) published by Penguin Books[8]
References
- ↑ "Therapist Onke Mazibuko". www.therapyroute.com. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ "Onke Mazibuko Book | Penguin Random House South Africa". www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ Debeernecessities (2024-05-24). "AUTHOR ONKE MAZIBUKO, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS". De Beer Necessities. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ Ndabezitha, Thando. "Onke Mazibuko on writing, teen suicide, being a black male psychologist and the therapeutic journey". News24. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ congnd91. "CULTURE Review | Review: The Second Verse". culture-review.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "SALA AWARDS 2023 EDITION CELEBRATES 18 YEARS OF ADVANCING OUR LITERARY HERITAGE NAMING THIRTY-FOUR WINNING AUTHORS" (PDF) (Press release). SALA. 7 November 2023.
- ↑ "The Second Verse". www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ "Canary". www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-01.