The Man Who Shook Mountains by Lesley Mofokeng is a deeply personal and moving journey into ancestry, heritage, and faith. Investigative journalist Mofokeng retraces the footsteps of his grandfather, Mongangane Wilfred Mofokeng—a pioneering Dutch Reformed Church evangelist who helped build a thriving black community in apartheid South Africa. From the vibrant streets of 1930s Johannesburg to rural Gelukspan, the Free State, and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, this memoir is part biography, part spiritual pilgrimage.
Through rich storytelling and historical insight, Mofokeng uncovers hidden chapters of South African history and reflects on identity, resistance, and belonging. This is a powerful tribute to legacy and resilience, and a proud reclamation of forgotten narratives.
