Rayda Jacobs, the celebrated South African author and filmmaker, has passed away at 77, leaving behind a rich legacy of literature that challenged societal norms and inspired many
Her family released a statement to announce that the“The Jacobs family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of celebrated and beloved author, filmmaker, and storyteller, Rayda Jacobs.
A pioneer in the African literary industry, Jacobs published several books, including the award-winningThrough her fearless writing, Jacobs told home truths, focusing on themes like race, religion and identity in a post-apartheid society.Her virtuous works include “The Slave Book,” “Postcards From South Africa”, “Eyes of the Sky” and “My Father’s Orchid”, to name a few.
“When I was younger, I read a book called ‘Confessions Of A Gambler’ by Rayda Jacobs. Never gambled in my life. It should be in school curricula,” said @DD_eeyanac.
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