DISCOVER INDWEMEET THE INDWEANSFEEL THE PULSE OF THE COMMUNITY
Two heartfelt journeys into family heritage and hometown memories.
written by Boysie
/ VOLUME 1
THE TALE OFTOM AND ALICE
Explore the true and intriguing tale of Tom and Alice who made Indwe, a village on the fringe of the Stormberg mountains in the North East Cape, their home. Meet their colourful ancestors whose journeys reveal tales of brave pioneers, doctors, soldiers, and shopkeepers. Rich with historical detail, this book combines the unfolding lives of Tom and Alice with the texture and heritage of their era.
/ VOLUME 2
HEART OFMY HOMETOWN
In this second volume, journey through the heart of Indwe itself. From the town’s early days as South Africa’s first company town to the lively characters who gave it life, Heart of My Hometown brings to light the essence of Indwe’s unique spirit. Meet the townsfolk, explore the farms in the district, remember school days, walk through places that live vividly in the hearts of past Indweans, and take Sunday drives into the picturesque district.
You have no idea how much it has meant reading the documents you sent me. Thank you so much for sharing and if I may be so presumptuous, please send me more!! You have a wonderful talent for writing and it is evident that you have spent a huge amount of time on research! What a legacy you are creating!Desmond Smith. Indwean. Past MD and Chairman of Sanlam
I am amazed at how you have managed to recall and research so much detail about the town. I wonder if there is any record on any other town in South Africa that presents such a comprehensive account of its “people, place, and period”. You have an amazing ability to blend historical facts into a warm personal story.Wally Smith. Educator and Administrator.
An enchanting saga! You really have a flair for capturing the spirit of place, and the begats are such a valuable treasure trove for the hi’story of Indwe. I feel privileged to have been part of this historic journey.Rosemary Gray. Professor Emeritus. University of Pretoria.
Eugene, ek lees, herlees en lees dan weer om alles in te neem! Baie, baie dankie. Verstommend hoeveel detail jy opgespoor het.Laura Hanekom née Heuer. Indwean. Educator. Nonagenarian.
I have read it....wonderful. Oh what memories....thank you, thank you.Margaret Hartley. Indwean. Educator.
Ek is totaal, maar totaal sprakeloos oor dit wat ek te lees kry......om hierop kommentaar te lewer, ontbreek my woorde!!!! So lekker.Conrad Prinsloo. Indwean. Retired Magistrate.
Ek het nou letterlik ‘n uur sit en lees aan al jou gegewens wat jy gestuur het. Dit het my vér teruggevoer na my skooljare, want so baie van die mense het ek as kind geken en gerespekteer.Petro Thom née Viljoen. Indwean. Educator. Nonagenarian.
Jy skryf baie liries en in prentjies, sodat ek my amper kan verbeel 19-Dolly stoom nou hier by my kamervenster verby, terwyl jy sukkel om die steenkool geskep te kry.Annemari Coetser. Indwean. Writer.