Two books
Two self-published books, written from what Siya learnt in the pits, on the road through 26 countries, and at home.
Books
From Rags to Freedom of Life
Siya’s second book challenges his own upbringing and turns his failures into lessons for living free and happy. He drew on conversations with people in the 26 countries he has travelled, and found the same pattern everywhere: the way you think decides whether you get out of a hard situation.
“Never let your current tough situation blind you. Rather appreciate those tough times without dwelling on them.”
Before You Get Married
His first book, seven years in the writing, built on interviews he did on road trips and in the countries he worked in. Self-published in 2014, it has sold more than 4,000 hard copies, with more sold digitally.
“Love brings you together, but it never keeps you together.” Siya on the Leroy Slava Podcast, May 2023.
“It’s okay to be broke, because it’s a temporary situation.”
Siya Ngcangca on MOYA with Ntsiki Mazwai, February 2025