Shudu Finds
Her Magic
'The one lesson I learnt is that when something bad is happening to you it is important to speak to an adult that you trust about it. This could be a parent, a family member, a teacher or an elder.'
– Shudufhadzo Abigail Musida
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'Don’t be silent,
speak until someone
hears you!
Remember that being bullied is not your fault. There is nothing wrong with you. Nobody should have to go through what I went through.’
– Shudufhadzo Abigail Musida
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Shudu Finds
Her Magic
Available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sesotho and Tshivenda
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‘Ants and mosquitoes are all
the same. But every human
being is unique.
Shudu is telling her story so that you can know this: if you feel different from everyone else, it might feel scary. But it means you have a special place in this world and the rest of us need you because you are perfect, just as you are. Bullies might think we have to be like ants or mosquitoes, but being different is a gift. Celebrate your magic!’
- Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town
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Shudu Finds
Her Magic
‘The spotlight on global bullying has highlighted the devastating effect sustained torment has on children. Shudu’s story teaches us all that we can ask for help and stand up for ourselves. Children, like adults, need to be treated with respect.’
- Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town
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Shudu Finds
Her Magic
Gugu smiled. “My darling child, you are already perfect. You just have to be yourself.” She pulled Shudu closer. “Just remember one thing, my child. If you are beautiful inside,” she tapped Shudu’s chest where her heart was beating, “then you will always be beautiful outside.”
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Written by Shudufhadzo Musida
Illustrations by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne
Available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa,
isiZulu, Sesotho & Tshivenda
About the Author
Shudufhadzo Musida was born on 18 July 1996 in the village of Ha-Masia, Limpopo, South Africa. She obtained a Bachelor of Social Science degree in philosophy, politics and economics from the University of Pretoria. She also has an honours degree in international relations from the University of Witwatersrand. She is a South African model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss South Africa 2020. Shudu is devoted to advocating for mental health awareness and the educational and economic empowerment of children and women.
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Virtual book readings for schools
Shudufhadzo Musida will be available for virtual book readings of her children’s picture book Shudu Finds Her Magic.
The ideal audiences would be preschoolers aged 5–7 years and foundation phase learners aged 7–9 years.
Kindly complete and submit the information below if you would like to book a virtual reading.
Schools may pre-order copies of Shudu Finds Her Magic in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sesotho and Tshivenda.
Schools would need to have the necessary facilities to host a virtual event on either Crowdcast or Zoom.
The introduction and reading will take approximately 10–15 minutes. Shudu would be available to answer a few questions thereafter. Please plan for a 20–25 minute session.
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Miss South Africa
Miss South Africa is a leadership platform for ambitious young South African women. Through a pageantry process, contestants receive world-renowned coaching in addition to advanced networking, business and life skills. Shaped into brand ambassadors for our country, they become champions of women’s rights, thought leaders and savvy career women who inspire other young South Africans to fulfil their potential, recognise their self-worth and find their place in the world.