It is through their eyes that we are able to see better.
Sathieseelan Gurulingam Govender, most commonly known as Ronnie Govender, once informed me of the deep leadership of the real-world bus driver, the fruit seller, the fisher, the petrol attendant, the school teacher… and yes, also the fictional world but perhaps not so fictional child of Mothi, the shit-bucket-carrier, in the play
The Lahnee’s Pleasure.
Whether playing the seven-year-old child of Mothi in my grandfather Ronnie Govender’s play… or trying to drink some of the whisky in his cabinet in my early teens… or going for a swim with him in the ocean with my sisters and cousins… or even when dealing with life’s challenges, he always triggered and directed our conscience and
RIP Ronnie Govender: Renowned activist and playwright has died
Legendary South African author, activist and playwright Ronnie Govender passed away on Thursday at the age of 85.
FUNERAL TO BE HELD IN CAPE TOWN
The activist was known as a pioneer of Indian South African theatre in the country. He took his last breath at the age of 85 and his funeral will be held at his home in the city of Cape Town.
“We were dancing with him and having good conversations until very recently,” said Parusha Naidoo, granddaughter of Ronnie Govender according to IOL.
ABOUT THE LIFE OF RONNIE GOVENDER
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“What do I do with all this parsley?” posted Parusha Naidoo on the Ocean View veggie box WhatsApp group, under a photo of two bunches of parsley, one wilted and the other fresh and perky. “I’ve still got the bunch from last week.”
Parusha asked her Instagram followers for ideas too and suggestions varied from tabouleh to parsley pesto. The next day she posted photos of the lunch that followed: homemade falafels (made with store cupboard tinned chickpeas) and a tomato, onion and parsley salad.