Raka die Roman -- Koos Kombuis - Afrikaans - Sagteband

SAME DAY DELIVERY

Pay before 9am and courier will deliver same day in Jhb. Weekdays only.

Here we have vintage Kombuis: A sharp satire with dark undertones in which he portrays the fears and uncertainties prevalent in Afrikaans society today. The focus is on a minister of an Afrikaans church and his family. The minister loses his faith, his kids live in another world and form a rock band. The old gods have died and there are not yet any new ones to take their place …

Author: Koos (A.) Kombuis
Category: General Fiction
ISBN: 9780798145893
Date Released: 03 October 2005
Price (incl. VAT): R 270.00
Format: Soft cover, 224 pp

Koos (A.) Kombuis

Biographical info

Koos Kombuis/Koos A. Kombuis is the pen name of André le Roux du Toit, also known as André Letoit.

André le Roux du Toit was born in Cape Town on 5 November 1954. The family moved house often, but lived in Stellenbosch for extended periods of time  and afterwards in Pretoria. He completed high school at the Menlo Park High School in Pretoria.

After school he did his national service in the army after which he had various jobs including a clerk in the public sector, an insurance salesman and a fire fighter.

He started witing short stories for Huisgenoot magazine as a freelancer for a few years.

In 1980 he debuted as André Letoit in the poetry collection Brêkfis met vier, along with Daniel Hugo, Peter Snyders and Ettienne van Heerden.

He continued writing poetry with titles such as Suburbia, Die geel kafee and novels  Somer II and Suidpunt-jazz.

In the late 1980s he became involved with the alternative Afrikaans music movement and, along with Johannes Kerkorrel, he was one of the leaders of the Voëlvry Tour. It is during this period that he began using the name Koos Kombuis as musician and author.

The last several years he has published, amongst others, an autobiography (Seks, drugs & boeremusiek), a novel (Hotel Atlantis), a satire in English (The Complete Diaries of God) and a thriller (Raka: Die roman). 

Did you know?

• The nickname Koos was given to him when he was still at school. 'Kombuis' was added when he actually lived in a kitchen and “couldn’t think of anything better”. The A in Koos A Kombuis is for André, which is of course his real name.
• He and author Etienne van Heerden were good friends when they were at school together in Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch.
• His novel, Somer II, wat his first semi-autobiographical novel.
• His grandfather was Dr. P.C. Schoonees, who was the second executive editor of the Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal.
• His first music album, Ver van die ou Kalahari, was released in 1987. His 10th CD, Bloedrivier, was released in 2008. Some of his most famous songs include “Lisa se klavier”, “Kytie”, “Johnny is nie dood nie” and “Bicycle sonder slot”.
• He was the publisher, editor and head writer (under the alias Oom Elektriese Lokomotief) of the scrapbook magazine Ons Klyntji.

Author bookshelf

The Complete Secret Diaries of God, Human & Rousseau (2008)
Suidpunt-jazz, Human & Rousseau (2004, new edition)
Die tyd van die kombi's, Human & Rousseau (2009)
Long Drive to Freedom, Human & Rousseau (2009)
Somer II, Human & Rousseau (2006, new edition)
Raka – die roman, Human & Rousseau (2005)

RETURNS

We understand that not every purchase is a good fit for every customer. That is why we make the return process as simple as possible.

• You will receive our award-winning customer service.
• You will enjoy 14 days return policy.
• You will get your money back or item exchange (Buyer pays return shipping).

We strive for 100% customer satisfaction, please contact us first with any questions, comments or concerns and we will be glad to work with you.

CLICK to VIEW ALL my Products

Image is for illustrative purpose only and might differ from actual. Shown.