Health Activist From Limpopo Publishes Book to Help GBV Victims, Leaves Many in Awe of Accomplishment

Health Activist From Limpopo Publishes Book to Help GBV Victims, Leaves Many in Awe of Accomplishment

  • One strong powerhouse of a woman from Limpopo is setting social media ablaze after publishing a book intended to help victims of gender-based violence (GBV)
  • The multifaceted Thapelo Mokhonto is also a motivational speaker and health activist despite only being 24 years old
  • In a Facebook post by Briefly News that honoured the dedicated young author, many expressed pride in the inspiring lady

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An inspiring woman from Limpopo has published a book, which she hopes will help people who have been victims of gender-based violence (GBV).

The multifaceted lady is only 24 years old and has already achieved so much, functioning as a health activist and motivational speaker. How amazing!

A lady who was abused and assaulted when she was younger wrote a book to help GBV victims
Thapelo Mokhonto went through a lot when she was younger and wants to help those facing GBV. Image: Thapelo Mokhonto/Facebook.
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Thapelo Mokhonto’s book is entitled: Don’t fall to crack but to conquer, with her work based on real-life experiences she had with abuse during childhood, Ava's publishers wrote.

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The young lady has also been honoured in a Facebook post by Briefly News, which read:

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“A female powerhouse published her own book at the age of 24. The young author wrote her book intending to help victims of GBV.
“She is not only an author, but also a health activist and motivational speaker. It's so awesome to see women doing great things!”

Have a look at the post:

Many netizens were incredibly inspired by her remarkable work and the intention behind her book.

GBV is a massive problem in South Africa, and we certainly hope her book will be able to help those in need.

Here are some of the most engaging online reactions to her work:

Cassper Thabang said:

“All the blessings, sis. God bless you so much.”

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Cathy Els added:

“Well done.”

Lerato Phakoe reacted:

“Congratulations, sis.”

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In a related story, Briefly News also wrote about a doting mother proving that her background won’t define her. She is growing a poultry farming business and reached several other career milestones, all by 21.

The young lady didn’t have an easy upbringing and grew up in homes where she was exposed to hardship. But despite her traumatic childhood, Ntobeko Mafu is determined to make something of her life.

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Source: Briefly News

Authors:
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Kauthar Gool (Women Empowerment Editor) Kauthar Gool has been the Women Empowerment Editor at Briefly News since 2022. She holds a Master of Public Relations and Communication Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2022) and a Bachelor of Technology in Journalism from CPUT (2019). She has worked at the Fundza Literacy Trust, ITWeb, YOU Magazine, and Cape Argus. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at Stellenbosch University. Reach her at: kauthar.gool@briefly.co.za