Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida authors children’s book
Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida can now add the title of author to her impressive list of achievements. Musida has written a children’s book – Shudu Finds Her Magic , published by Jacana Media in six languages and with delightful illustrations by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne – which will be available in bookstores around the country and online towards the end of August. The book is inspired by Musida’s own childhood and the bullying she experienced when she moved to a new province and a new school. Musida is a well-known advocate for mental health awareness, and this year launched her online mental health initiative # MindfulMondays on her Instagram platform @shudufhadzomusida , in conjunction with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) and Discovery Vitality. She explains: “The book is aimed at children aged between four and 12 years of age and deals with bullying and the power of friendship. I hope that youngsters will be able to see themselves reflected in