Leleti Khumalo
1) Invictus
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
In 1994, having been released from his long imprisonment, Nelson Mandela is elected as the first president of post-apartheid South Africa. Racial tension runs high, even in the president's offices, and especially among the members of his half black, half Afrikaner security team. As hosts of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, South Africa's low ranked national team, the Springboks, have a berth in the tournament. Mandela begins makeing public appearances supporting...
3) Yesterday
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
Zulu
Description
After falling ill, Yesterday learns that she is HIV positive. With her husband in denial and a young daughter to tend to, Yesterday's one goal is to live long enough to see her child go to school. Set against the awesome, harsh landscapes of South Africa.
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Fresh: Disenchanted by the harsh realities of life, a streetwise kid strives to create a better life for himself and his family.
American son: A nineteen-year-old has 96 hours to make peace with his friends and family before deployment to Iraq.
Tsotsi: Follows six days in the violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader.
Sarafina!: A South African teacher inspires her students.
The journey of August King: A young farmer in 1815 North Carolina...