Tando Die Tandmuis Van Muizenberg/Tando the Tooth Mouse of Muizenberg

Mitchells Plain is traditionally associated with crime and grime. Yet Mitchells Plain A Place in the Sun demystifiesthe aforesaid misnomer, reflecting poignantly the lives of 24 residents of this suburb who have become communityrole models.

The 24 people from diverse backgrounds which include activists, entertainers, educators and pioneers in theirchosen careers, each tell their stories of swimming upstream despite the odds of apartheid and poverty stackedagainst them.

Le Roux has captured the essence and soul of Mitchells Plain in this publication, evoking a positive spin whereby the youth can learn a vital lesson from the 24 role models, provingthat it is possible to achieve ones aspirations through sheer passion, hard work and dedication as depicted in their fascinating stories.

Proceeds of the book will go to the Mitchells Plain Role Model Bursary Trust founded by Minister in the Presidency National Planning, Trevor Manuel, whose founding statementreads, No capable learner from Mitchells Plain should be denied access to further or higher education due to financial constraints.

The aim of the book is to promote a quintessential and positive self image amongst the youth not only in Mitchells Plain, but the broader community that there is more to life thanone of drugs, gangsterism and drugs.

Marlene le Roux, compiler of the book, is a director of Artscape, and Dr Ludmila Ommundsen Pessoa, researcher of the book, is Director of the Alliance Francais Western Cape.A stage production, Mitchells Plain n Plekkie in die Son, directed by Basil Appolis and starring brothers Emo and Lukmaan Adams, Khoisan rapper, Blaqpearl, comedian and radiopersonality, Mel Jones and SAs Got T alent 2010 winner, James Bhemgee, was staged at the Suidoosterfees 2012.

What's in the box
1 x Book