Behind the microphone.
On The Turning Points, I explore the pivotal moments that lead people to rethink, rebuild and reinvent their lives.
Explore the podcastThe Last Witch of Sandton · A novel
Ambition
has a price.
Three husbands. Three deaths.
One woman with everything to gain.
Enter Nomvula Magwaza’s world of wealth, power and dangerous secrets in The Last Witch of Sandton, by South African author Tshepo Matjila.
Meet Tshepo: author, podcaster & community builderThought-provoking stories✦Meaningful conversations✦Stronger communities
TSHEPO MATJILAA little about me
Tshepo,
in a few words.
Tshepo Matjila is a South African author, podcaster and community builder whose work connects people through stories and meaningful conversations.
He is the author of The Last Witch of Sandton, an urban-noir novel exploring ambition, power and secrets. Through his podcast, The Turning Points, he explores defining moments that inspire personal reinvention.
Tshepo founded YBS Media to amplify young, Black and successful African voices. His community work spans grassroots initiatives and mentoring emerging writers.
Alongside his creative pursuits, he brings extensive experience in business analysis and project management within financial services, and has served as President of the IIBA South Africa Chapter. Across these roles, his purpose remains consistent: creating space for people, ideas and possibility.
One person. Many ways to connect.
A life in stories.
Different platforms. A shared purpose: to make room for voices, ideas and possibility.
Beyond the individual.
From amplifying African voices through YBS Media to grassroots work, community is a thread running through my journey.
The community workBetween the pages.
Enter the world of The Last Witch of Sandton — my urban-noir novel, where power, ambition and secrets meet.
Enter the storyA PODCAST BY TSHEPO MATJILA
The
Turning
Points.
Turning
Points.
Pull up a chair.
The moment
everything changes.
Every journey has a before and an after. The Turning Points makes space for conversations about those defining moments — and the personal reinvention that follows.
Founded, produced and edited through YBS Media, the podcast is an invitation to listen a little closer.
Listen to The Turning PointsThe community thread
Making room
for more voices.
I founded YBS Media in 2011 to amplify young, Black and successful African voices. That belief in the value of our stories continues to shape my work.
My community journey includes co-founding grassroots organisations focused on educational enrichment and infrastructure development, as well as mentoring emerging writers. Whether it is a conversation, a creative project or a local initiative, connection is where the work begins.
YBS MediaAmplifying African stories and perspectives.
GrassrootsEducation and community development.
MentorshipSupporting the next generation of writers.
The author chapter
The Last Witch
of Sandton.
From village poverty to Sandton’s elite, Nomvula Magwaza has built a life few could imagine. Three marriages to wealthy men. Three untimely deaths. Each leaves her richer.
Bring your reading circle
Some stories deserve
a conversation.
Ambition. Loyalty. Justice. Take The Last Witch of Sandton beyond the last page with your book club.
Our free companion includes ten discussion prompts, a suggested 75-minute gathering and questions to put to the author. Discussion pages are clearly marked for readers who have finished the book.
Meet. Connect. Be part of the story.
Upcoming Events
Book gatherings, conversations and shared experiences. Explore one event at a time.
BOOK RELAUNCH · BELA-BELA
The Witch Comes Home
Join the journey of The Last Witch of Sandton as the story returns to Tshepo’s hometown.
- Date
- Time
- 18:00–20:30 SAST
- Venue
- Forever Resorts Bela Bela (Conferencing)
- Tickets
- R300 — signed book and entry
FREE for those who have already purchased the book - RSVP by
Please RSVP by 20 November 2026. Let us know if you have already purchased your book when reserving your place.
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