Description

Book Synopsis
In this collection of letters between a South African political prisoner and a community organizer in Durban, two people who have never met become dear friends during the last decade of apartheid. Ahmed Kathrada is being held in Robben Island when he sends a letter to a former flat mate and receives a reply from the man's sister, Zuleikha Mayat, the "Betty Crocker" of South Africa and the editor of the best-selling cookbook Indian Delights. Virtual strangers, these two have in common their small-town Transvaal childhoods, and they find much to explore in their different approaches to culture, politics, and religion. The letters are written with wit and style as they discuss both the issues of the day and the sustenance found in memory.

Dear Ahmedbhai, Dear Zuleikhabehn

    Product form

    £17.09

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £17.99 – you save £0.90 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Sat 4 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Goolam Vahed, Thembisa Waetjen

    10 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Dear Ahmedbhai, Dear Zuleikhabehn by Goolam Vahed

      Publisher: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
      Publication Date: 13/11/2013
      ISBN13: 9781770097537, 978-1770097537
      ISBN10: 1770097538
      Also in:
      African history Society and culture: general

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this collection of letters between a South African political prisoner and a community organizer in Durban, two people who have never met become dear friends during the last decade of apartheid. Ahmed Kathrada is being held in Robben Island when he sends a letter to a former flat mate and receives a reply from the man's sister, Zuleikha Mayat, the "Betty Crocker" of South Africa and the editor of the best-selling cookbook Indian Delights. Virtual strangers, these two have in common their small-town Transvaal childhoods, and they find much to explore in their different approaches to culture, politics, and religion. The letters are written with wit and style as they discuss both the issues of the day and the sustenance found in memory.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account