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Thula Mama Thula - Big Girls Don't Cry is an autobiographical novel by Bonga Vincent Matu, published in South Africa 2023. In this debut, Bonga tells the story of his single mother who moves from rural Eastern Cape, then known as Transkei, to Johannesburg with the hope of fresh start for herself, and two children. Thula Mama Thula - Big Girls Don't Cry takes the reader on journey of motherhood, brotherhood, and friendship while exploring a new environment, spaces, and community. The author also seamlessly weaves in social commentary on culture, religion, politics, and the economy amongst others.