Chata is the author of four best-selling books. Her first book, Plan your Wardrobe, published in 1998, was the fastest-selling book in its category in South Africa. It was later distributed in the USA, UK, Australia, and translated into Polish, Czech, Chinese and Afrikaans. Chata’s next two books, Colour and Style, were published in 2002. Her fourth, and latest book, is Change your Image, Change your Life.