A high-quality, large format, coffee table book which tells the story of KwaZakhele, a black township in Gqeberha (ex-Port Elizabeth), South Africa - where the Ubomi Obutsha Centre operates.
With a fascinatingly broad perspective and deep insights on certain topics, this book was authored by a wide variety of talented writers from historian Dr Dean Allen, to the volunteer staff of the Ubomi Obutsha Centre and to members of families living in the area.
Although a valuable book on it's own, a large part of the vision of this book is to draw attention and support for the Ubomi Obutsha Centre - A community development project in KwaZakhele working to practically foster cohesion, Resilience and self-sustainability within the many families of KwaZakhele which have been hard pressed over generations by the hardships of life in a typical South African township.
Take an unexpectedly fascinating and insightful journey onto the streets and into the homes of the people of KwaZakhele, a place that was meant by South Africa's apartheid government to remain hidden.
Alternatively - Donate directly to the Ubomi Obutsha Centre and receive a complimentary copy of KwaZakhele - life in a Township AND an S18A tax deductible receipt.
Follow one of these links to your preferred choice:
- Option 1 - Donate a minimum R250 per month for 12 months to the Ubomi Obutsha Centre's Sustainability Fund
- Option 2 - Donate a minimum R2,000 Once-Off Donation
KwaZakhele - life in a Township
This book is a fundraising initiative and the only item we have to 'sell' so please understand that our sale and delivery process is not seamlessly automated and will require further personal contact with us.
There is no charge for delivery to addresses in the Republic of South Africa and the cost of delivery anywhere else in the world (for your account) will vary a lot ... but together we can find the best option.