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Jackie Phamotse reflects on a year of house arrest and personal transformation

Acclaimed author Jackie Phamotse reflects on her transformative year under house arrest, sharing her journey of resilience, creativity, and personal growth amidst confinement.

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Lutho Pasiya|Published

Author Jackie Phamotse calls for club culture reform after disturbing incident at Zanzou

Jackie Phamotse is leading the charge in demanding accountability for patron safety from the nightlife industry and encouraging victims to speak out in the wake of the recent attack at Zanzou nightclub, which has raised serious concerns about the safety of South Africa's club culture.

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Lutho Pasiya|Published

Jackie Phamotse criticises Cyril Ramaphosa over visa policy for Nigerian visitors

Jackie Phamotse's open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa raises serious concerns about the safety of South Africans following the government's decision to ease visa requirements for Nigerian visitors.

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ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Jackie Phamotse slams the surge of celebrity books: ‘Don’t make us hate reading your stories’

Jackie Phamotse challenges the literary contributions of celebrity authors, arguing that many lack substance and authenticity.

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Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Jackie Phamotse Weighs In: should Chris Brown’s past define his future in South Africa?

Jackie Phamotse speaks out on Chris Brown's upcoming concerts in South Africa, urging a conversation about rehabilitation and accountability.

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Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published

The Tea Merchant – a story of love, history and race, with the potential to be much more

Set in 2002 in Bellville, Cape Town, The Tea Merchant introduces us to Luna Parks, a young nurse from the city who serendipitously befriends Amora Grootboom while waiting for an interview at a clinic.

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Lesego Makgatho|Published

Jackie Phamotse’s new book ‘The Tea Mercant’ is different but educational

Best selling author Jackie Phamotse has signed a publishing deal with Penguin Random House.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Convicted author Jackie Phamotse is releasing a new book, but she’s tight-lipped about the contents for now

Convicted author Jackie Phamotse has been using her time under house arrest constructively and has completed the new manuscript for her new book under the ‘Bare’ series.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Basetsana Kumalo welcomes Jackie Phamotse sentencing: ‘The dignity of my family has been restored’

The TV producer said that ‘justice has been served’ now that the legal battle with author Jackie Phamotse is over.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Author Jackie Phamotse sentenced to two years house arrest

Magistrate Saras Naidoo announced that the court sentenced Phamotse to two years of correctional supervision and ordered her to perform community service.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Send her to prison! Basetsana Kumalo wants court to send Jackie Phamotse to jail for criminal defamation

Kumalo explained that Phamotse’s actions impacted her husband Romeo, her family, children, business and even pushed them to move from Gauteng. .

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published