Vus'Umuzi Phakathi

Vus'umuzi Phakathi is a seasoned professional in writing and publishing, currently serving as a Copywriter at grid_worldwide since August 2023. As the Owner of Kalahari Books since May 2019, Vus'umuzi manages a vast resource of over 70,000 volumes, specializing in hard-to-find books with a passion for poetry, plays, and fiction. Vus'umuzi contributes as a Writer for Mail & Guardian and holds the position of Sowetan Entertainment Writer at Tiso Blackstar Group since January 2016. Additionally, Vus'umuzi was the Executive Director at Current State Presentations until April 2024 and served as Associate Editor for Culture-Review Magazine from April 2017 to August 2023. Vus'umuzi completed an education at the University of the Witwatersrand from 2004 to 2007, following a high school education at Beverly Hills High School from 1999 to 2003.