Name: Katriena Esau
Location: Upington
Age: 85 years-old
Occupation: Traditional leader: Chief of the western Khomani San
Additional info: One of four people to still speak the ancient n/u language fluently
Katriena Esau (85) admits that her life has not been easy… However she says it seems like things are starting to look up. Esau enjoys to keep busy with teaching her children her language. She has a desire that her language shouldn’t die out.
“I hope God will allow my to live to see my language being saved, for it to live on. One day when I day I hope that the language will be known,” says Esau.
Esau remains optimistic about South Africa stating that things seem to be improving. “It’s not where I want it to be, but at least there’s movement. I really hope things will come around, people will find jobs, children and people capable of working will find work.”
Esau says she has hope for South Africa and our democracy.
