Dominique Botha grew up on the farm Rietpan in the Viljoenskroon district of the Free State. She is a member of the Pirogue Collective and serves on the board of the Africa Centre and Yellowwoods Arts Trust, organisations that promote and support artistic endeavours in a broad range of fields. She earned her master’s in creative writing at Wits University. She lives in Johannesburg with her husband Adi and their four children.
 “Jy is te naby aan die water,” fluister Paul. “Babers slaap in die modder.... |
 “Jy is te naby aan die water,” fluister Paul. “Babers slaap in die modder.... |
 “Jy is te naby aan die water,” fluister Paul. “Babers slaap in die modder.... |
“You are too close to the water,” Paul whispered. “There are barbels in... |
“You are too close to the water,” Paul whispered. “There are barbels in... |