South Africa, June 11 -- The Marang Career and Information Centre identified a group of writers from its book club, which provides creative guidance and promotes a culture of reading within communities.

Through Kumba's donation, the NPO received funding to turn nine of its members' manuscripts into books.

Ranging from poetry, drama and biographies, the genres reflect the club's diverse group of authors, the youngest of whom is a grade 10 high school student.

"It gives us great pride to have been involved in this initiative," says Walter Khumo, SED specialist at Kumba Iron Ore.

"Books are valuable tools that help shape minds, influence behaviour and broaden horizons.

"It is therefore important that young people, especially those resid...