DIE MAN WATTIE KINNES VANG

In samewerking met NB-Uitgewers
Met Nathan Trantraal en Julian Jansen

In 2018 het Trantraal die Jan Rabie en Majorie Wallace-skrywersbeurs ontvang om te werk aan sy grafiese roman Die man wattie kinnes vang. Dit handel oor Damian de Jong wat sy grootwordjare in die Wes-Kaap herroep. Op dieselfde sandduine waar hy as kind gespeel het, het die reeksmoordenaar The Railway Ripper bruin seuns vermoor en in vlak grafte begrawe. Die man wattie kinnes vang gaan oore spesifieke tyd innie Cape Flats, ennie land, se geskiedenis tewyl it oek kommentaar lewer oo ôs hede.


In collaboration with NB Publishers
With Nathan Trantraal and Julian Jansen
In 2018, Trantraal received the Jan Rabie and Majorie Wallace writer’s bursary to work on his graphic novel Die man wattie kinnes vang. It is the story of Damian de Jong, who recalls his childhood years in the Western Cape. On the very same sand dunes where he played as a boy, the serial killer known as The Railway Ripper killed Coloured boys and buried them in shallow graves. Die man wattie kinnes vang covers a specific historical period in the Cape Flats and the country’s history, while also commenting on our present reality.

- Entrance to the discussions is free, but to ensure your seat, it is crucial to book your ticket through Webtickets and present it at the door.
- Books will be on sale at the venue and the authors will sign your copy after the talks.
- Join us for a cup of coffee – on the house – and be part of the conversations.

Duration: 60 min
Language: English

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