Revenge of Kali by Aziz HassimTale that dramatically renders 80 years of Indian servitude in South Africa. The story ebbs and flows through four generations, from the abhorrent conditions of indentured labour in the canefields of Natal to Durban's Duchene, and later the Casbah district, home of the infamous 'Grey Street system'. More information on the book here.
Emperor Can Wait by Emma Chen
In Emperor can Wait, well known Johannesburg restaurateur Emma Chen delicately prepares and serves up reminiscences of her fascinating childhood in the newly formed Republic of China in Taiwan and of her early adulthood in both Taiwan and South Africa. Emma’s evocative reflections are framed by the exodus of the Kuomintang from Mao Zedong’s communist China, and resonate with the popular Chinese saying ‘Emperor can wait – while we eat’, which captures the importance of food. The sights, sounds, smells and characters come alive through short vignettes that each centre on a traditional Chinese meal and it’s meaning to family and friends. Recipes for Emma’s renowned dishes are provided at the end of each chapter for those readers who would like to try their hand at preparing them. More information on the book here.
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