The name Roodewal originates from the deep red soil of the Brondal Valley, a fertile expanse that has sustained Lowveld agriculture for generations. At the heart of this landscape stands a homestead approaching its centenary, notable for being one of the region’s earliest guest houses.
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations.
BLUE PLAQUES
Mbuyisa Makhubu became the most recognised face of the mass shooting of students by police on June 16 1976. The agonised figure of Mbuyisa, aged 18, appeared carrying the murdered Hector Pieterson in the iconic photograph taken by Sam Nzima. After the photograph was published around the world, Mbuyisa was forced to flee South Africa.