UNKNOWN

Nomvula Magwaza arrived in Johannesburg with sixty rands and an insatiable appetite.

She was just 19 years old when she disembarked at Park Station in 1994. By the age of 39, she had buried three husbands, accumulated millions, and made a name for herself as Sandton's most notorious 'Black Widow'.

She was beautiful, brilliant, and ruthless; wielding traditional African practices as weapons to navigate through Johannesburg's elite circles, one strategic marriage at a time.

Set in post-apartheid Johannesburg, 'The Last Witch of Sandton' is a literary thriller that questions: when poverty strips you of everything, how far would you go to avoid hunger? Part crime story, part character study, this debut novel examines ambition, betrayal, and the moral toll of survival in a city where wealth and desperation collide.

Tshepo Matjila commands professional respect in the corridors of some of South Africa's most formidable pan-African financial institutions, where he serves as a senior consultant, project leader and innovation architect, shaping the future of continental commerce.

His entrepreneurial vision first ignited in 2011 with the founding of YBS Media. The groundbreaking online magazine platform became a beacon for young, Black, and successful voices across the continent. Through its digital pages, undiscovered African talent found their audience with several writers YBS Media championed securing publishing deals.

Beyond boardrooms and business ventures, Tshepo channels his energy into community transformations. Between 2010 and 2015, he co-founded two organisations that redefined grassroots activism. One focused on educational enrichment. The other tackled infrastructure development. Both left lasting legacies in the community.

When the world ground to a halt in 2020, Tshepo launched the "Turning Points" podcast on Spotify. The series captured intimate conversations about pivotal moments that catalyse personal reinvention. It resonated deeply with listeners navigating their own crossroads during uncertain times.

Tshepo's accolades include prestigious leadership and individual awards. His personal life centres on his wife and children, and his small goat farm, nestled in the rural South African landscape, a sanctuary and source of enormous pride.

"The Last Witch of Sandton" marks his electrifying debut as a novelist.