Stories
Ouma Katrina
The aim of this project was to allow Ouma Katrina to reflect on the relationship between landscape and language in her mother tongue of the ancient language Nǀuu.
On day one, speaking in N|uu and Afrikaans, Ouma Katrina gives us a glimpse of her life. This includes some wonderful family memories as well as some heartbreaking stories of working as a farm labourer along with her sisters and father.
On the second day of the interview, Ouma Katrina Esau shares in Nǀuu and Afrikaans how she was forced to move to Upington.
On day three, Ouma Katrina shares some important wisdom, including the need to secure land for future generations, and the need for strong leadership that focuses on protecting people.
Ouma Katrina Esau is interviewed by Bradley Van Sitters and Tauriq Jenkins in Upington.
