Bongisiwe Shezi

Bongisiwe is a dedicated Staff Sergeant in the military, a resilient mother, and an author who believes in the power of the written word to heal and transform. Her writing is deeply rooted in her personal journey—navigating the complexities of identity, the discipline of military life, and the profound strength found in survival.

With a growing collection of titles including I AM NOT JUST A WOMAN IN UNIFORM, Second chance of my life, and her latest release, The Cruel Heart, Bongisiwe explores themes of resilience, love, and the courage to find one's "exit door" toward a new purpose.

When she isn't serving her country or writing her next chapter, she finds her greatest inspiration and anchor in the love of her mother and children. She writes for every person who has faced a storm and needs a reminder that they have the power to rise again.