Makanaka Mavengere

Biography

Makanaka Mavengere-Munsaka (born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe; relocated to South Africa in 2007) is a celebrated Zimbabwean-South African screenwriter, playwright, and author. She first trained as an accountant, earning a degree from Solusi University and working in finance for 14 years before switching careers in 2016 to pursue creative writing . Her debut novel, Perfect Imperfections (2019), explores the complex lives of Zimbabwean women navigating patriarchy and abuse, earning critical acclaim and publication by Black Bird Books. She has since established herself in South African television, writing for major series such as DiepCity, eHostella (Seasons 1 & 2), The Black Door, Meet Melusi, Real Talk with Anele, The River, Gomora, Giyani: Land of Blood, and Uzalo

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