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As we mark the centenary of Afrikaans this month, we reflect on the legacy of one of the languageโs most powerful and poetic voices - ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐น, whose roots run deep in Wellington.
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22 May 2025 8:05 AM
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Raised just outside town, Smallโs writing gave lyrical force to the Afrikaans spoken in working-class communities - a version of the language rich with identity, rhythm, and soul.
Wellington wasnโt just his childhood home - it shaped his voice, sharpened his sense of justice, and grounded his lifelong commitment to telling stories that mattered. Through his plays, poetry, and public life, he gave Afrikaans space to grow: more inclusive, more human, more honest.
Today, we remember Adam Small not just as a literary figure, but as a voice of the people - one that still echoes in this valley.
