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#BookMarkers | Writing for Change with Sello Hatang

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Can words change a nation? Can writing inspire better leadership and shape the future of society?
In this episode of #BookMarkers, we chat with respected writer, leadership advocate and social justice champion Sello Hatang to discuss the power of the written word in shaping conversations around ethical leadership, democracy, human rights and nation-building.
As the former CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Executive Director of Re Hata Mmoho and a regular Mail & Guardian columnist, Sello shares his journey as a writer, what inspires his thought-provoking articles, and why reading and writing remain essential tools for building an informed, engaged and compassionate society.
Listen and discover how powerful words can spark meaningful change.
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20 Jul English South Africa Society & Culture

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