Television and media personality Ntando Rambani is adding another title to her growing creative portfolio: author.
Rambani is set to release her debut book, From One Mother to Another, on August 29, marking a new chapter for the actress, entrepreneur and mother.
Written alongside author Zibu Sithole, the book promises an honest look at motherhood, moving away from the polished version of parenting often presented on social media.
“This book is a love letter between mothers. It is raw, it is honest, and it’s deeply relatable,” Rambani said.
A different conversation about motherhood
From One Mother to Another explores the realities that can sit behind the carefully curated images of family life.
Rather than presenting motherhood as an effortless journey, the book tackles the uncertainty, exhaustion, healing and emotional challenges that can accompany raising children.
The authors aim to challenge what Rambani describes as the “Instagram-perfect myths” surrounding parenting.
The book focuses on mothers who are trying to raise their families while simultaneously dealing with their own experiences, circumstances and personal journeys.
At its heart is a message of reassurance: struggling with aspects of motherhood does not make someone a bad mother.
The book is intended to validate those experiences while offering practical tools and encouragement for women who want to create a different future for their families.
A deeply personal project
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Rambani’s decision to write about motherhood comes at a particularly significant point in her own life.
She became a mother for the second time in August 2025 when she and her husband, Grammy Award-winning musician Unarine “Una Rams” Rambani, welcomed their daughter, Amani.
Rambani is also mother to her older daughter, Sbahle, whom she shares with DJ Junior De Rocka.
Her experience of raising children across different stages of her life gives the book an intensely personal dimension.
The project also arrives as Rambani embraces a quieter chapter away from the constant spotlight of the entertainment industry.
A new chapter after marriage
Rambani and Una Rams have largely kept their relationship away from excessive public scrutiny.
The couple held an intimate traditional homecoming ceremony in Thohoyandou, Venda, in December 2024.
Their family has since grown with the arrival of Amani.
The actress has previously spoken about the importance of family and motherhood, and her latest project allows her to explore those subjects through writing rather than television or social media.
For fans who have followed her career, the book provides another window into a side of Rambani that is not always visible in her public persona.
The launch quickly attracted attention
Following the announcement of the book, Rambani took to Instagram to thank supporters for the overwhelming response.
She revealed that the seats for the launch event had already been fully booked.
The launch is scheduled for September 1, while the book itself is due to be released on August 29.
“Your messages, excitement, and encouragement mean everything to me,” Rambani said in her message to supporters.
She also encouraged those unable to attend the launch to pre-order the book.
The strong early response suggests that there is significant interest in hearing Rambani’s perspective on motherhood and family life.
From the screen to the page
Rambani’s move into publishing adds another dimension to a career that has already crossed several areas of entertainment and media.
She has built a profile as a television personality and actress while also developing interests in entrepreneurship and family-focused content.
Writing a book represents a different kind of storytelling opportunity.
Unlike television or social media, where stories are often consumed quickly, a book allows Rambani and Sithole to explore the emotional and practical dimensions of motherhood in greater depth.
It also gives readers an opportunity to engage with ideas about parenting at their own pace.
More than a parenting book
While From One Mother to Another is centred on motherhood, its themes extend into identity, healing and family.
The book asks mothers to consider how their own experiences shape the way they raise their children.
It also encourages readers to recognise that breaking unhealthy family patterns can be difficult but worthwhile.
That makes the book less about presenting a perfect parenting formula and more about encouraging mothers to examine their own circumstances and make intentional choices for their families.
For Rambani, the project appears to be rooted in the belief that mothers need spaces where they can speak honestly about their experiences without fear of judgement.
A celebration of motherhood
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The timing of the book’s release makes the project particularly meaningful for Rambani.
She is entering a new stage of her own family life while simultaneously putting words to some of the realities experienced by mothers more broadly.
From raising two daughters to building a marriage and continuing to develop her career, her personal journey provides the backdrop for a book that seeks to connect women through shared experiences.
From One Mother to Another will be released on August 29, with the official launch taking place on September 1.
For Rambani, becoming an author is not simply another career milestone.
It is an opportunity to speak directly to women navigating the complicated, rewarding and sometimes overwhelming journey of motherhood — and to remind them that they do not have to have everything figured out to be doing a good job.
