“The boring thing with taking a walk with someone is that your thoughts are then dictated by the subject or subjects of your conversation and that is made worse by the fact that most sane people are terrified of silence whenever they are with or near someone.”

Mokokoma Mokhonoana is a South African writer and public speaker. She is best known for her work exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the Black female experience in contemporary Africa, blending memoir, fiction, and cultural critique. Her writing often centers on navigating personal and societal challenges with wit and depth.