Jacana Media Publisher, Nadia Goetham, has passed away on Sunday afternoon. She succumbed to COVID-19-related complications. The Johannesburg-based company has paid tribute to the respected publisher on its twitter account.
A number of people have reacted on Twitter to the news of Goetham’s passing. She was well respected for encouraging and publishing young black authors.
Doing this with a heavy heart! We love you sis. Going to miss you. ❤ pic.twitter.com/6F7DFawZWG
— Ian Goetham (@IanGoetham) April 25, 2021
Goethan joined Jacana in 2015 as a production manager. In her short bio, she says she was soon bitten by the publishing bug and she moved to chasing authors and stories.
Talking about her loves, she said: “Nothing beats that feeling you get when I see a first-time author’s face light up when they see and hold their book for the first time. I literally have the chance to help make people’s dreams come true. Some of those who knew and worked with her are describing her passing as a huge loss to the literary industry.
One of my biggest cheerleaders, kept bullies away from me, was one of my strongest crutches. So lost. I love you Nadia. Rest my friend. https://t.co/NeagMz3j0a
— Thabiso M. Mahlape (@MahlapeThabiso) April 25, 2021
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A local publication has learnt that Ndaba and Lichaba separated last year just after the outbreak of Covid-19 in March. Learn more
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