Wenner van die 2007 JanRabie/Rapport-prys
vir vars, nuwe Afrikaanse prosa.
"The 2007 Jan Rabie / Rapport Prize was awarded to Johan Engelbrecht, for his debut work, ‘kaffertjie.’ Engelbrecht was commended for his contribution to renewal in Afrikaans literature. Says Dr Andries Visagie from the University of KwaZulu/Natal and a judge in this category, "Engelbrecht is responsible for one of the most original debut works in Afrikaans literatures history"
Prof Gerrit Olivier
Rapport: 19 November 2006
“Die roman gee nog ‘n faset van die gevarieerde waarheid oor ons verlede onder apartheid. Dit ontroer ‘n mens in die wyse waarop dit menslike waardes bo rassistiese katagoriserings beklemtoon.” Lees meer / Read more
JusticeEdwin Cameron
Constitutional Court Judge and Author of Witness to AIDS
Sunday Independent: Books Page December 2006
'BEST READS OF THE YEAR'
“ ‘kaffertjie,’ by Johan Engelbrecht is a provocatively titled novelisation of a most remarkable true story. The writer's childless aunt and uncle – he was a West Rand Conservative Party councillor in the 1980s – took their helper's infant into their doting care when she became permanently institutionalised. The title is eponymous, and is meant to capture the contradictions in this story of love, devotion and (fortunately brief) betrayal across the chasms of racial ignorance and stupidity. The book is already making waves in its Afrikaans appearance. An English translation, and film rights, must surely follow.”
Justice Edwin Cameron
Rapport: 19 November 2006
“Hierdie is ‘n belangrike oomblik in die Afrikaanse letterkunde. Dis nou tyd om eerlike stories oor apartheid te skryf. Baie boeke oor dié era is vol selfbejammering, maar hierdie boek het geen sweem daarvan nie. Dit is met soveel insig geskryf dat dit jou terugneem na daardie tyd en ook terugneem in jou eie hart.” Lees meer/Read more
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