Thirty writers, thirty views of Durban. Each piece evokes memories of the city that has shaped them. With a wide range of voices, from John van de Ruit, Glynis Horning, Ronnie Govender, Kobus Mooman, Aziz Hassim and many more, Durban in a Word is a lush collection from South Africa's often forgotten city.
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