Promotional Information

First published in 1972, this lighthearted linguistic study of South African spoken English became a well-loved book among South Africans at home and abroad. Unique and humorous, the book was actually adopted by the BBC drama department as a reference for voice coaches when a white, urban, English-speaking South African accent was required. It is available again for a new generation of language lovers.

About the Author

Robin Malan is an editor of South African textbook anthologies and the author of Rebel Angel, The Sound of New Wings, and The Southern African Impossible Book Quiz Book!