Angela Makholwa

Angela Makholwa is a South African author and public relations consultant, recognized as one of the country's first Black female writers in the crime fiction genre. Her novels often explore the complexities of contemporary South African life, from psychological thrillers to commercial women's fiction. In The Blessed Girl, Makholwa tells the story of Bontle Tau, a beautiful and ambitious young woman living a luxurious Johannesburg lifestyle funded by her wealthy benefactors. The novel delves into the world of 'blessers' while tracing Bontle's efforts to launch her own business and confront a past she has tried to leave behind.