Rejadiatla: Botswana's rural soul, one family's story

Through a deeply personal memoir, the author tells the story of his family's journey from modest rural beginnings, using a single heifer as a powerful symbol of hope, perseverance and generational wealth.

The title, Rejadiatla, derives from the Setswana expression meaning "we survive through our hands", a phrase that perfectly captures the spirit running throughout the book. Rather than merely recounting family history, Mosane presents a broader reflection on Botswana's social and cultural transformation. His family's experiences mirror those of countless Batswana who relied on hard work, livestock and communal values to build meaningful lives despite recurring droughts and economic hardship.