Modjaji Publisher, Colleen Higgs of Plumstead, in conversation with author Saaleha Bhamjee.
Saaleha Bhamjee launched her debut novel, Home Scar at Exclusive Books, Cavendish, on Tuesday September 17.
In conversation with Modjaji Publisher, Colleen Higgs, the full-time Johannesburg chef and restaurateur, Bhamjee said she has written all her life.
The story is about Asma, the only child of the Patels, growing up during the apartheid period in an Indian township in Durban. She said the story of love and friendship is an erotic coming-of-age tale and covers topics that are contentious and taboo.
Johannesburg chef and restaurateur, Saaleha Bhamjee with her son, Hamza Bhamjee.Enjoying the launch, Feroza Mayet and Amina Mayet of Claremont.Zahraa Hendricks of Athlone with Aaliyah Abrahams of Eastridge, Mitchell’s Plain.Making new friends, James Watts of Kenilworth with Victor Lefoka of Claremont.Mariam Patel of Tokai with Endinako Mgqueba of Diep River.Louise Rapley of Plumstead with Chris Breen of Marina da Gama.Friends supporting books and reading, from left, Teniele Naidoo of Claremont, Feroza Scott of Wynberg, Anna-Maria Hugo from Claremont, Melanie Rapagadie from Mitchell’s Plain and Mikaela Rijkmans from Rondebosch.
