Lauretta Ngcobo (1931–2015)
Author of And They Didn't Die
About the Author
Lauretta Ngcobo returned to South Africa in 1994 after thirty-one years in exile. She is the author of two politically inspired novels, Cross of Gold and And They Didn't Die. Lauretta was the winner of the literary lifetime achievement award from the South African Department of Arts and Culture in show more 2006 and the winner of the Order of Ikhamanga from The Presidency of South Africa for excellent achievement in the field of literature in 2008. show less
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- Birthdate
- 1931-09-13
- Date of death
- 2015-11-03
- Gender
- female
- Education
- University of Fort Hare
- Awards and honors
- South African Literary Award Lifetime Achievement (2006)
Order of Ikhamanga - Nationality
- South Africa
- Birthplace
- Ixopo, South Africa
- Places of residence
- Swaziland
Zambia - Associated Place (for map)
- Ixopo, South Africa
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This is a book about a dark period in South African history. I read it during post election violence in Kenya, Feb. 2008. Somehow the rural South African women in this book gave me hope and courage. The author weaves historical truth with engaging characters.
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- Members
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- Popularity
- #191,537
- Rating
- 3.6
- Reviews
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- ISBNs
- 14
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