Post 1 Chapter 1-6

Post 1 Chapter 1-6

I don’t understand why is Johannesburg continually referenced as the place from which no one returns?

Kumalo’s sister, brother and son all went to Johannesburg and stayed there.

Chapters 1-6 Post V

"the dongas that ran from hill to valley". What are dongas? Apparently they are a group of indigenous people. I would put up a picture but half of them are naked.

Chapter 1-6 Post IV

On pg. 11 they mention the Umzimkulu Valley. Here is a picture of it.

Chapter 1-6 Post III

"And Tixo alone knows where we shall go" - pg.8. I am assuming in this case that Tixo is God. Also has anyone noticed how the people in this book repeat things all the time? It's really annoying.

Chapter 1-6 Post II

I have learned a new word. Kloof means a mountain pass or gorge in South Africa.

Chapters 1-6 Post I

The first few pages are full of vivid description and detail. It is written in a very matter-o-fact and sad tone.

Do you guys have trouble pronouncing a lot of the words like Ndotsheni and Msimangu??