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Can Themba The Making And Breaking Of The Intellectual Tsotsi

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Siphiwo Mahala’s biography of legendary journalist and author Can Themba paints a harrowing image of a gifted genius who was driven to self-destruction by the evil system of racial segregation and prejudice. (Oupa Nkosi)
CAN THEMBA

Mahala’s biography restores dignity denied Can Themba for decades

Can Themba: The Making and Breaking of the Intellectual Tsotsi’ depicts the brutality and racism faced by the legendary editor of ‘Drum’ magazine

  • Lucas Ledwaba
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