Falling Forward by Rachel Kolisi and Zibu Sithole

Releasing in March 2026 to coincide with Rachel’s highly anticipated documentary of the same name, the book invites readers to step beyond the screen and into the private moments that have shaped one of South Africa’s most beloved figures. Falling Forward is a story of reclaiming identity, voice and courage. In this candid memoir, Rachel traces her journey through childhood, the realities of marriage and motherhood, the pressures of living life in the public eye, and the grounding forces of faith and philanthropy. With honesty and strength, she explores how moments of falling can become catalysts for renewal, purpose and forward momentum. 

“There are stories you can tell on camera, and then there are the truths that need the quiet space of a page to be fully understood,” said Rachel Kolisi. “Writing Falling Forward was about stepping beyond the public narrative to own my voice completely. This is about the private moments of breaking and rebuilding. My hope is that women reading the book find companionship in its pages and realise that falling isn’t the end – it’s often how we find our way to who we were always meant to be.”