Soweto Tea Party by Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang

About this episode

A tender and inspiring story for children about life during the height of apartheid in Soweto.

It's the early 1980s and life in Soweto is not easy. Princess looks to Baba for help and soon they are sharing a fantasy tea party with some of the greatest freedom fighters in South African history. A tender and inspiring story for children about life during the height of apartheid. The story presents history in an imaginative way, demonstrating how joy, encouragement and music can bring humanity and hope in challenging situations. Illustrated by Sam van Riet. Buy this book now [isiZulu] · Buy this book now [English] · Want to share something with us? · Our podcasts are also available on Spotify · Our podcasts are also available on Apple · Join the Solid Gold Story Time mailing list

Topics covered

• apartheid
• children's literature
• freedom fighters
• imagination
• history
• Soweto
• inspiration

Keywords

• Soweto
• apartheid
• freedom fighters
• children's story
• Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang
• Sam van Riet
• imagination
• history
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Soweto

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