About this episode

A children's story set in 1980s Soweto, focusing on Princess seeking help from her father during a challenging time in South Africa's history.

Kusekuqaleni kweminyaka yawo-1980 futhi nempilo ayilula eSoweto. UPrincess ufuna usizo kuBaba wakhe bese kungekudala bazithole sebenedili letiye nabanye balabo ababelwelwa inkululeko abawosaziwayo emlandweni waseNingizimu Afrika. Indaba yezingane emnandi nevusa usinga emayelana nempilo ngesikhathi sishisa kakhulu isikhathi sobandlululo. Illustrated by Sam van Riet Buy this book now [isiZulu] · 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

People in this episode

Guest: Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang

Topics covered

• children's story
• apartheid
• South Africa
• family
• history
• courage

Keywords

• Soweto
• apartheid
• children's literature
• Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang
• Sam van Riet
• freedom struggle
• South Africa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Solid Gold Podcasts

Books & works: Soweto Tea Party

Places: Soweto

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