“THE book talks to women more than men.”
The author says she is excited about publishing her first book, The Deceased’s Daughter.
Her book was officially published on 30 July 2026.
Dineo Mootane (22) from Makapanstad in North West told Daily Sun she is living her dream as she has always wanted to see herself become an author since primary school.
“My book tells women to stop siblings’ inequality. It addresses women to stop treating kids unequally.
“It also speaks to them to stop ill-treating kids because of their marriages.
“Some women have a tendency to bottle things inside and whenever they go through something in their marriages, they take out their frustration on kids,” said Dineo
She said her book is also a tribute to her late mkhulu Steven Koka, who died in 2021 due to a stroke.
However, said from a young age, she always had a vision of writing a book.
“Writing this book was too simple because I always had an idea and a vision.
“The only challenge was the emotions that occurred when I penned this book. I started writing the book in November 2025,” she said.
Dineo said she is happy, although she feels this kind of book should have been written a long time ago.
She added that the book also talks about herself, how she was raised by her grandparents, without knowing her dad.
“I’m a deceased’s daughter. A stranger told me my dad had died,” she said.
Dineo said growing up without a dad was traumatic and hurtful and she wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
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She said she was raised by her grandparents as her mum was also out there hustling.
“You know that pain doesn’t only change us. It destroys us inside,” she said.
Dineo is a student at the University of South Africa, studying for a degree in Forensic Science and Technology.
She describes herself as a shy person, but loves being around people.
She is currently working on another book, which will be published in 2027.
Dineo’s gogo Rose Koka (64) said she is happy to see the kid she raised flourish.
“Growing up, she loved reading and is a quiet person. Seeing her book finally out makes me so grateful,” said gogo Rose.
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