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THE SOUTH AFRICAN: TRUE COLOURS
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WHEN THE
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PROTAGONIST WAS BORN
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Saesha was conceived and born in July 2009 on a bench overlooking the sea in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, while T. Dench Patel struggled through the economic crisis. She hit a dire strait with only 90 francs left in her pocket. Dench Patel arrived at a place where she was offered to assist a hiking and ski resort travel company in exchange for a room and board for 90 days in Switzerland. Dench Patel, her 90 francs, her laptop (the only pride and joy left at the time), and a handful of summer clothes took this scarce opportunity in a very difficult time.
A chance to find refuge as autumn approached, to find the next best plan, to better her French and German, to meet new people, see new scenery, no choice but to be brave and to finally pursue after many years of writing and contemplation a career in writing.
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TRUE COLOURS
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DIVE DEEP INTO SOUTH AFRICA
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Who does she want to be?
Who does she think she is?
Why is there such a big gap if one is physically and mentally capable as long as they are not wearing a dress in some professions?
Saesha likes to do things that boys do and enjoys watching her brothers and their friends do stunts and tricks while skateboarding. She’s frustrated with the pressures of becoming a perfect upper-caste Gujarati girl.
The skateboard disappears one fine day, while what is, is, Saesha eventually gives up looking for the skateboard and lets all resistance go. She is yet to meet the genius gifts and talents that will define her calling.
There are moments where Saesha is lost about who she wants to be, who she is meant to be, who she is expected to be, yet along that road, there are many barriers. She faces unique challenges, and at times she has to face what most adolescents have to face around the world. The question is: who is she destined to be?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]