Duma is at a cross roads in life. Living in an informal settlement in Soweto with his father and young sister, Duma is expected to make a contribution to the household since he does not work. The easy way has been to steal electricity cables. But when his friend gets caught, Duma decides to try a new way of life. The road to a new beginning does not come easy as he goes back to the canoe club at Power Park and he quickly learns that paddling a canoe is not as easy as he remembered. He finds himself drawn to the water and is inspired by Steve an experienced paddler who is determined and pushes himself but lately the gold has been out of reach. Duma goes out on a limb and asks Steve if they can train together for the Dusi. Will Duma and Steve’s partnership in the water work out? This is an inspirational story of two men from different backgrounds, coming together to tell their story.
CONTRIBUTORS: Mohale Mashigo
EAN: 9781770105461
COUNTRY: South Africa
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WEIGHT: 78 g
HEIGHT: 175 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Pan Macmillan South Africa
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GENRE: FICTION / General
WIDTH: 106 cm
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Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
Mohale Mashigo was born in Mapetla, Soweto, in 1983. In addition to being the award-winning singer/songwriter Black Porcelain, Mashigo is a multi-disciplinary storyteller who loves exploring the unknown. Her interests span the life of legendary story women such as Brenda Fassie, and the rich worlds created by authors such as Toni Morrison.
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