POLOKWANE – Auckley ‘M’ Ndlovu, a 40-year-old entrepreneur, author, and community advocate from Polokwane, is making her mark with a journey rooted in faith and perseverance.

Originally from Namakgale, Auckley balances her life as an admin clerk at one of Limpopo’s leading luxury coach companies, an author, and a co-owner of Legacy Boutique Shop in Polokwane.

In 2020, amidst the challenges of the pandemic, Ndlovu launched Auckley M Cosmetics Unstoppable Lipstick, a brand that reflects her spirit of determination and growth.

She also initiated a street-feeding programme in 2023, providing meals to those in need.

She also boasts some literary pursuits. Her debut book, The Unbeloved Daughter, shares her journey of overcoming adversity and finding healing through faith.

Inspired by young women who confided in her about feeling unloved or unsupported, Ndlovu’s book addresses societal, familial, and marital challenges with a message of hope and resilience.

“I believe as women we can become better mothers and wives irrespective of how we were raised. I am a living testimony of that,” she said.

Her book provides readers with practical lessons on resilience, faith, forgiveness, and reconciliation, aiming to uplift those navigating hardships.

Married to Charles and a proud mother of two daughters, Ndlovu credits her strong faith in God as the cornerstone of her success and healing.

Her work not only reflects her dedication to her family but also her commitment to empowering others.