Brenda Shepherd

Brenda Shepherd was born in the mining town of Oranjemund in Namibia. She matriculated in Cape Town where she lived for most of her adult life. She holds degrees in English and Communication Science. Her film script on the Mendi-story won Best Action Drama at the Sethingi Film Festival in 2004. Following research and site visits in England, France and South Africa, she has written the Men of the Mendi as a historical novel to give a voice to these almost forgotten South African heroes.

Brenda Shepherd was born in the mining town of Oranjemund in Namibia. She matriculated in Cape Town where she lived for most of her adult life. She holds degrees in English and Communication Science. Her film script on the Mendi-story won Best Action Drama at the Sethingi Film Festival in 2004. Following research and site visits in England, France and South Africa, she has written the Men of the Mendi as a historical novel to give a voice to these almost forgotten South African heroes. See less