This Is What a Country Looks Like When it Is Collapsing
Author Lidudumalingani Mqombothi reads the third of five letters by five local writers exploring life in South Africa in the week of the African National Congress conference.
Five letters from five South African writers exploring aspects of life there in the week of the ANC elections - covering education, bureaucracy, city living, xenophobia and migration. These novelists and journalists reflect on living in South Africa now.
Author Lidudumalingani Mqombothi, winner of the 2016 Caine Prize for African Writing, reflects on his mother's memories of participating in South Africa's first democratic election, and on the educational prospects facing his generation of young South Africans who came after.
Lidudumalingani Mqombothi is a writer, filmmaker and photographer. He was born in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, in a village called Zikhovane. He has published short stories, non-fiction and criticism in various publications. His films have been screened at a number of film festivals.
Written and read by Lidudumalingani Mqombothi
Produced by Simon Richardson.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Author | Lidudumalingani Mqombothi |
| Reader | Lidudumalingani Mqombothi |
| Producer | Simon Richardson |
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- Thu 14 Dec 2017 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Fri 15 Dec 2017 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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