By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - From the fast-paced life of television news to the decidedly different rhythm of a small South African village – that's the journey acclaimed author and former journalist Vanessa Govender invites us on in her brand-new memoir, "The Village Indian." The book which was just released chronicles her family's experiences – a city-slicker Indian woman, her reserved white husband, and their three children – as they navigate life, culture clashes, and community in a predominantly white rural village. Early insights suggest a humorous, heartfelt, and introspective look at identity, mixed-race family dynamics in a unique South African setting, and the often-quirky realities of small-town living, all served with a generous helping of South African Indian flavour and lingo. In an exclusive interview with Newsbreak, Author & Journalist Vanessa Govender explains the insights of the book...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - From the fast-paced life of television news to the decidedly different rhythm of a small South African village &ndash; that's the journey acclaimed author and former journalist Vanessa Govender invites us on in her brand-new memoir, "The Village Indian." The book which was just released chronicles her family's experiences &ndash; a city-slicker Indian woman, her reserved white husband, and their three children &ndash; as they navigate life, culture clashes, and community in a predominantly white rural village. Early insights suggest a humorous, heartfelt, and introspective look at identity, mixed-race family dynamics in a unique South African setting, and the often-quirky realities of small-town living, all served with a generous helping of South African Indian flavour and lingo. In an exclusive interview with Newsbreak, Author &amp; Journalist Vanessa Govender explains the insights of the book...</p>

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