KWAZULU NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA, December 17, 2015 (Rising Sun): What started off as a page three feature documenting the rich history and tapestry of Indian communities within KZN in the Tribune Herald, has now been turned into a coffee table book. “Beyond the Fields” was officially launched at Coastlands on the Ridge last Thursday, among special guests.
The book takes readers into 50 communities and “focuses on their history, culture and the people who shaped them,” according to Tribune reporter, Clinton Moodley, who researched and wrote most of the content. He was also assisted by fellow journalists, Neesha Maharaj, Nabeelah Shaikh and Mervyn Naidoo.
The former Rising Sun writer said, “The feature was a hit among our readers and the popularity of course led to our decision to turn it into a coffee table book. From the cane cutters in Tongaat to Overport’s little India, to the beautiful architectural religious institutions in Phoenix, “Beyond the Fields” tells the story of how our forefathers in KZN built their homes here.”