Can Themba: The Making and Breaking of the Intellectual Tsotsi, a Biography Mahala Siphiwo
Can Themba: The Making and Breaking of the Intellectual Tsotsi, a Biography Mahala Siphiwo Mahala's biography gives insight into the life and writing of Can Themba (1924-1967), an iconic figure of…
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Can Themba: The Making and Breaking of the Intellectual Tsotsi, a Biography Mahala Siphiwo
Mahala's biography gives insight into the life and writing of Can Themba (1924-1967), an iconic figure of the South African literary world and Drum journalist who died in exileCan Themba: The Intellectual Tsotsi, a Biography brings to life the iconic South African writer and journalist, Can Themba, (21 June 1924 - 8 September 1967) who died while exiled in Swaziland in 1967. This biography brings forth the voices of those who had personal interactions with him, shining the light on different aspects of his life including education, literature, journalism and political fraternities. Best known for his classic short story, 'The Suit', Themba has been somewhat of an enigma, with very little known about his personal life.
It features interviews with prominent individuals including his former students, Abdul Bham, Pitika Ntuli, and Mbulelo Mzamane; journalistic mentees