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Umphakathi (Community)
Illustrated by Sibusiso Khumalo
Written by Wendy Shelembe
Designed by Samantha Garvie
Edited by Sarah Heron
with the help of the Book Dash participants in Durban on 29 October 2015.
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Zenande and her
helping hands

Wendy Shlembe
Samantha Garvie
Sibusiso Khumalo
Sarah Heron

Zenande lives with her mama and brother in Kwamashu.
She loves playing outside with her toys.

One gloomy morning, mama told Zenande that she won’t be able to play outside.
Zenande was sad.

She looked outside and saw
trees had fallen down, a lot of water on the roads, some
houses washed away and cars couldn’t move.

Her house had water inside, some windows broken and her
favourite mango tree was gone.

“Mama, what happened?”
asks Zenande.

“We had heavy rains last night,
so much wind and a lot of
thunder,” explained mama.

“Wow,” said a confused Zenande,
“does this mean we are never ever getting out of the house?”

“Oh no, mntanami,” laughed mama.
“It is safe to go outside now.
Let’s go and help Gogo Zondi!”

Mama and Zenande went across the road to see Gogo Zondi.
Her face cheered up when she saw them coming.

Most of the neighbours were
already mopping the floors,
and drying clothes and blankets
outside for Gogo Zondi.

“I bought you some sweets, Gogo,” said Zenande
“You are such a special young girl,” smiles Gogo Zondi.

“I feel so much better with all of you helping me,” said Gogo Zondi.
“Helping you has helped me feel better, Gogo!” smiled Zenande.