Backchat 30 January 2008

** Tree Of Life**

Today we started the show with the main performer of the play Tree Of Life Fahruq Valley-Omar. The play is based on the writings of Paulo Coelho and draws from various cultures, with the central theme being Faith.

The motivating factor is to create a greater awareness in the diversity of religion as practiced by the peoples of South Africa, thereby working towards a much needed tolerance.

It is presented in vignettes, each representing different cultures, themes and religions, which are insightful, sad, celebratory, often humorous and didactic in nature.

The play is directed by Zane Meas who is better known as "Neville Meintjies" from the popular soapie 7de laan.

It will take place at the Intimate Theatre, Hiddingh Hall Campus, Orange Street, Gardens.

For more information contact 084 426 1505

**Die Hendicks Familie van 80 Waterkloof Straat, Kimberley**

We then rounded up today's show speaking to Andrew Frank Hendricks the author of the Die Hendricks Familie van 80 Waterkloof Straat, Kimberley.

Andrew explains the book is an autobiography of his life and how he grew up. He explains that it took an extensive amount of research to compile the book as many sources have passed on.

He explains that he's family stretches across South Africa but are now mostly settled in Western Cape.

For more information on Die Hendricks Familie van 80 Waterkloof Straat, Kimberley contact Andrew Frank Hendricks on 083 756 4110