Local author talks turning book about street name changes into board game
Thandolwethu caught up with Khethiwe Zulu, a South African author who spoke about her new book, 'South African History Retold' - and also about the board game that goes with it.
Listen to Thandolwethu's interview with Khethiwe Zulu, and read below:
Khethiwe Zulu is an author who is on a mission to educate South Africans about our history.
She recently released a book, titled 'South African History Retold: A Beginners Guide to the History Behind the Names'. The book unpacks the names that our streets are now named after - from a South African's perspective.
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The book aims to educate people about the changes and their significance.
Zulu recently hosted a few individuals and school kids to try their hand at the game. Watch the videos below:
WATCH: Local author creates a board game about street name changes in #Durban pic.twitter.com/05937Ro6Yn
— East Coast Radio (@ecr9495) November 13, 2019
WATCH: Local author creates a board game about street name changes in #Durban. The players had the time of their life playing it. pic.twitter.com/k9SFSNrm2a
— East Coast Radio (@ecr9495) November 13, 2019
WATCH: WATCH: Local author creates a board game about street name changes in #Durban. A few kids got a chance to play the game, and had lots to say about it. pic.twitter.com/enRqMG4s6G
— East Coast Radio (@ecr9495) November 13, 2019
The book costs R350 and the board game is R499. If you would like to get your hands on a copy of either, call 083 216 2570 or place your order here.
Listen to Thandolwethu's interview with the author in the podcast.