Rolland Simpi Motaung, Author at Consciousness.co.za Magazine

Take Charge- Life Lessons on the Road to CEO

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:22:32 +0000

Author: Nyimpini Mabunda Title: Take Charge- Life Lessons on the Road to CEO Publishers: Jonathan Ball (2022) Adulting – that illusive place our parents didn’t whisper enough tips about – forces a reflection on past regrets. ‘Should haves’ and ‘could haves’ rang loud at thoughts of my previous employer’s offer to be [...]

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For you, I’d Steal a Goat- Short Stories

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:03:33 +0000

Author: Niq Mhlongo Title: For you, I’d Steal a Goat- Short Stories Publishers: Kwela (2022) For many living in South Africa life is similar to participating in a life-long version of the TV game show Survivor. Alienated from the economic mainland, some may feel like they are living on an island, forced to provide food, [...]

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A Taste for Life- How the Spur Legend was Born

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:24:58 +0000

Author: Allen Ambor Title: A Taste for Life- How the Spur Legend was Born. Publishers: Tafelberg (2021) In the sixties when the first Golden Spur opened in Cape Town, R2 would have bought you a rump steak, fresh salad and a drink. However, now with a five year old son wanting to visit our local [...]

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Deep Collusion – Athol Williams

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:27:36 +0000

Author: Athol Williams Title: Deep Collusion Publishers: Tafelberg (2021) Out of breath, pebbles of sweat rolling down my weary spine; here we are climbing up the monumental staircase of Ernst and Young building in Sandton Central, Johannesburg. I turn to look at then girlfriend-now wife, to seek comfort in the reasons why we have put [...]

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Listen to your Footsteps – Reflections and Essays

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:30:30 +0000

Author: Kojo Baffoe Title: Listen to your Footsteps – Reflections and Essays Publishers: Pan Macmillan (2021 The journey from boyhood to manhood is never an easy one for most of us men. Growing up I learned firsthand what toxic masculinity looked like from my late father’s actions. This led me to look for positive references [...]

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The Mentality You Need Before Start Any Business

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:37:05 +0000

Author: Banele Rewo Title: Nomayini: The Mentality You Need Before Start Any Business Publishers: Self Published (2020) South Africa’s youth is disempowered particularly those in rural and township settings. The usual challenges facing the youth have been high levels of unemployment; lack of sustainable service delivery and increasing inequalities which have now been exacerbated by [...]

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The Book of Proverb

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:22:13 +0000

Authors: Tebogo “Proverb” Thekiso and Paballo Rampa Title: The Book of Proverb Publishers: Penguin Books (2020) There are a numerous paths and definitions to success however in our pursuit we might tend to forget to take a moment to breathe, acknowledge the process and show gratitude. Tebogo “ProVerb” Thekisho and Paballo Rampa challenges us on [...]

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What’s Your Move? A Collection of Ordinary Financial Lessons

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:27:55 +0000

Author: Nicolette Mashile Publishers: Financial Bunny (2020) The money management journey is a challenging one, especially when coming from a disadvantaged background were conversations about finances are a sensitive topic to discuss. In pursuit of a better relationship with money, there is a need for honest interrogation into our behaviors by tracing where our money [...]

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The Eyes Of The Naked

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:20:29 +0000

Author: Litha Hermanus Title: The Eyes of the Naked Publishers: Penguin Books, 2019 Developed during his Masters in Creative Writing at Wits University, Litha Hermanus has produced a thrilling novel about a man who is not only running away from law but also from himself. This three hundred pager has two storylines running parallel but [...]

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Becoming Men- Black Masculinities in a South African Township

Rolland Simpi Motaung — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:20:20 +0000

Author: Malose Langa Title: Becoming Men- Black Masculinities in a South African Township Publishers: Wits University Press (2020) Typically when one thinks of young men in the township, negative images of nyaope, alcohol, fast cars and parties comes to mind. However the township is place of massive talent, beautiful culture and resilience, where alternatives definitions [...]

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