XOMA AOB -SON OF THE SOIL (2016)
Duration 15:40
The community of Hangberg in Hout Bay, Cape Town, has a history of struggle and deprivation, and is deeply scarred by the social engineering of Apartheid. Xoma Aob is a resident herbalist who regards the current struggle for equity and social development as a set of challenges to his Khoi heritage and the rights of South Africa’s first nation people. His activities and achievements on the steep slopes of the Sentinel mountain are inspiring blends of urban agriculture practice, innovative architecture and a deep care for his community — especially the children.