The outcry over grammatical errors in Bonang Matheba’s book raged for more than a week on social media.
Those who had purchased the book were disappointed as even the media personality’s date of birth was incorrect.
At the height of the storm, the book’s publisher Thabiso Mahlape of Black Bird Books took the blame for the errors.
An aggrieved Mahlape stated in an interview that she took ‘full responsibility’.
“I take full responsibility for what happened. The last thing I want is for black people to be accused of mediocrity and I should do better. It’s on me as the publisher. I ought to have done better‚” she said.
Now Exclusive Books which stocked and sold the books has announced that they’re offering customers who bought a copy a refund. Customers should return the copy bought however.
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The store posted a statement on their social media pages. The store also states that they ‘understand’ that a new edition of the book will be released.
Full statement reads:
Exclusive Books has taken note of the public’s response to Bonang Matheba’s book From A-B. Those customers who have purchased the book and are dissatisfied, are welcome to return it for a full refund at any of our stores. It is our understanding that the publishers are proceeding with a new edition of the book rectifying the current errors which we will review and consider stocking at the appropriate time. Exclusive Books wishes to extend its apologies to any customers who were dissatisfied with their purchase.
Jacana Media and BlackBird Books also issued a statement on its Facebook page.
“In response to recent commentary on Bonang Matheba’s book‚ From A to B‚ we acknowledge that mistakes happen; it’s how we deal with them that matters. We promise you a new and improved version very soon. If you aren’t satisfied with your purchase and want to return your copy to us‚ we will send you a brand-new edition as soon as it is available‚” read the statement.