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Legaleng brings back mainane

Legaleng book authors presenting their book to Kgosi Bana Sekai PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Legaleng book authors presenting their book to Kgosi Bana Sekai PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Historically Mainane or Setswana tales have been part and parcel of Setswana culture as they were used to serve various functions. Mainane were used to teach, guide as well as entertain, among others.

But that has changed over the years as Setswana culture is affected by the invasion of modernism. Worried by the development, three local writers have published a book on Mainane.

Authors Emmanuel Boefelo, Edwin Moroka and Dr Nankie Ramabu launched the book last Saturday at Thapong Visual Arts Centre. The event that was graced largely by children to signify the importance of Setswana tales on the development of young people.

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