chatsworth pioneers
Kamala asked: “Do you remember after Tamil school, we would take a short cut through MG Govender’s farm and cut green mangoes from the trees?”
“Aiyo, I remember clearly, and Aunty Ruby who lived next to the pond would give us chilli powder and salt,” retorted Neela.
“You know, I pitied Aunty Ruby. Every day she had to make sour porridge for Uncle Bala to have with vinegar chillies at lunchtime,” said Kamala.
“I really miss those days. We used tank water, paraffin lamps and coal stoves. Our clothes were sewn at home. We walked long distances without shoes. But at least
