Author Melinda Ferguson at an interview on 2 September 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Gallo Images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais)
Since it was leaked that author and publisher Melinda Ferguson was releasing a book on the tragic love story of Anele and AKA, both families have distanced themselves from it and public backlash was swift. Ferguson invites Muhammad Hussain to a video chat as she addresses some of the critiques and criticisms about the book and takes him through this rollercoaster journey.
The author of what is now become “the unauthorised” book on Anele Tembe and Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’ tragic love story has had a week unlike any she’s ever experienced in her decades-long career.
Melinda Ferguson had a phone stolen this week while her beloved dog was bitten by a cobra (the puppy is OK).
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