Tomorrow night’s programme (September 7) in St Clement’s MONDAYS
AT SIX will be readings from The Wind is
a Story with Fred Felton, Philippa Savage, Pieter Scholtz and Nomusa Xaba
(Mama Nomusa) with her mbira.
The haunting sound of the mbira is a prelude to three
stories which are here set adrift on the wind. The three stories are really one
story about three people whose lives are intertwined.
The first is the story of Sannie and her transformation from
an awkward, self-conscious girl into a liberated, confident young woman and a
free spirit. The final episode of her story, is her adoption of a young Bushman
child.
The second story is of Twikwe, the Bushman child whom Sannie
christens Ezekiel. His story is about a journey fraught with difficulties and
obstacles which he has to overcome. During the journey he strikes up a
friendship with a young girl, Tsetchwe and her father who share his adventures
The third story is Tsetchwe’s story. Ezekiel’s story now
runs parallel with her story. Their sympathy with the plight of the Basarwa or
Khoisan people brings them into conflict with the Botswana government. Once
again the mbira plays an important role in the outcome.
Table bookings, phone St Clements on 031 202 2511. St Clements is situated at 191 Musgrave
Road. Mondays @ Six run between 18h00 and 19h00. There is no cover charge but
there is a donations box to support presenters.
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