Khethiwe Nkuna to Launch Bold New Book “Tear Her Down” Exploring Scarcity, Insecurity & Sisterhood in the Workplace

South African thought leader, DEI and mental health expert, and award-winning entrepreneur Khethiwe Nkuna is set to launch her debut book, Tear Her Down: Unpacking Scarcity, Insecurity & Sisterhood in the Workplace, on 31 July 2025 at Exclusive Books Melrose Arch.

This deeply personal and sharply insightful book examines the unspoken dynamics of power, competition, and relational harm between women in the workplace. Drawing from lived experience, real conversations, and over a decade of leadership in the social impact and inclusion space, Tear Her Down confronts the subtle ways women undermine one another and presents a new path forward rooted in healing, empathy, and collective empowerment.

“This book is not about blaming women. It’s about creating space for honesty, for reckoning, and for reclaiming how we show up for each other,” says Nkuna. “We talk so much about women empowerment, but too little about what happens in the shadows. About the silence, the sabotage, the fear of not being enough. This book is my offering toward a different future for sisterhood in leadership.”

Launch Event

The official launch takes place at Exclusive Books Melrose Arch on 31 July 2025 and is already fully booked. The event will feature a fireside conversation with the author, industry reflections, and a ceremonial book signing.

About the Book

Tear Her Down is a call to courage and accountability for women in leadership and those navigating workplace sisterhood. It offers practical insights into emotional safety, internalised competition, inclusive leadership, and the silent battles many women face behind polished boardroom doors.

About the Author

Khethiwe Nkuna is the founder of SkillQuest Africa and a leading voice in diversity, equity, mental health, and inclusive leadership. She is a published columnist, keynote speaker, and board director whose work bridges personal development and systemic change. Through her thought leadership and facilitation, she equips organisations and individuals to build cultures where everyone can thrive, especially women.

MEDIA INTERVIEWS

Khethiwe Nkuna is available for interviews, media features, and guest articles on the themes of her book.

To arrange an interview, please contact:

📩 khethiwe@skillquest.africa

🌐 www.skillquest.africa