BOOK REVIEW: A charming and funny read that plays out on the streets of Alex
10 March 2022 - 05:05
We are living through a sequence of crises, from our warming planet to the pandemic to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Imagine then the joy of picking up an antidote to all the doom and gloom in the form of a new book by master storyteller Fred Khumalo. The title sets the scene: Two Tons o’ Fun is named for the rather large American female duo who began their musical career as the backup singers for disco-funk star Sylvester. It’s the nickname given to the main character of the story, ghetto girl Lerato Morolong, born in 1993, and her BF, Janine, who become known for their dance moves...
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