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doing well in the markets, domestic and international for the eBooks. At the moment there have been prints available in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom(UK) for The Legacy. I am currently working on getting A Dubious Alliance into print, and having the print books available in South Africa,” he said.
Xaba added that he also attempted to get into the fashion industry, but due to his busy schedule, he had to pause that dream and focus more on writing and studying.
“One thing people don’t know about me is that I have dabbled in fashion design but I have never got around to learning how to sew the designs because my schedule can only accommodate so much, and between writing, studying and being a photographer, there often isn’t much time to learn a new skill,” he said.
Explaining the DUT ENVISION2030 Living Values which he mostly associates with, the dynamic author emphasised the importance of respect,
“Respect has to be the one of my profound values, without it, we would descend into a dysfunctional and unjust society,” shared Xaba.
To know more about his work, please visit his social media pages: Facebook: Dumo Xaba
Instagram: @dumoxaba
TikTok: @dumoxaba
YouTube: Dumo Xaba
LinkedIn: Dumo Xaba Photographer: Mnqobi Ngobese.
Thubelihle Dumakude
From a young age, he has been fascinated by the allure of stories and how they are able to transport one into another world.
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