Book explores nation’s soul

Karen Watkins|Published 1 year ago

Former exile, business leader and political commentator, Oyama Mabandla, right, in conversation with arts activist and a Zulu/English literary translator, Sandile Ngidi of Rosebank.

Former exile, business leader and political commentator, Oyama Mabandla, launched Soul of a Nation, at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront, on Thursday May 9. With a sub-heading: A Quest for the Rebirth of South Africa's True Values, the Umtata-born lawyer and businessman currently lives in Sophiatown and is a jazz lover who regularly contributes to the media on the arts and politics.

Senior editor at NB Publishers, Mbali Sikakana of Rondebosch with arts activist and a Zulu/English literary translator, Sandile Ngidi of Rosebank.

Robyn Aronstam from Sea Point with Bridget Thompson of Muizenberg.

Author, Oyama Manandla from Johannesburg with Mpiko and Kehiloe Nstekhe from Pinelands.

Zelda and Kobus Esterhuysen of Durbanville.

Patrick and Pinkie Hlengisa from Mandalay with Nkululeko Mabandla from Observatory.