New Writing

If I Lose My Voice, Will You Still Understand Me?

2010-06-21 12:20:54

An artist posed the question, asking for translations into indigenous languages. Here is one response – and an example of the power of electronic communication. Answer from Dam Debe a Ju/'hoan librarian.

One day I want to be a chef

2010-05-07 13:09:37

An essay by Elrico Kooper, trainee guide at !khwa ttuand ‡Khomani man from the southern Kalahari, South Africa

Stories on Plants

2010-05-01 14:17:00

These stories were written by Ivan Vaalbooi during his work as assistant trainer at !Khwa ttu Cultural and Educational Centre on the Cape west Coast.

Life is worth living ...

2010-02-05 09:12:00

A moving autobiographical story written by Magdalena Lucas during her six-month training course at !Khwa ttu San cultural and educational centre

Antonio Selunda’s childhood story

2010-01-09 10:41:00

Antonio is currently undertaking the nine-month training course offered by !Khwa ttu San Cultural and Education centre in the Western Cape, SA. He was inspired to write his own story after the recent KPN computer course that was included in the training.

It’s arrived! We are in print!

2009-07-02 11:50:52

It’s a very special moment when you see your own name in print for the first time. This was the experience for members of the transcription group working in Tsumkwe with Megan Biesele for another season.

Son of the Wind – a new dramatic production

2009-04-28 15:12:11

This news item from N Cape, South Africa, was sent in my Misty Brodiaea and SASI (South African San Insititute), announcing a play now in production that tells the stories of the !Xun and Khwe people from Angola.