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J Sbu interviews his mini-me: Zanda’s first day of Grade 3

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The first day of a new school year is always a mix of nerves, excitement and “did we pack everything?” energy. To mark the moment, J Sbu did what he does best – he turned it into a conversation. Sitting down with his son Zanda, who turns nine this year and has officially entered grade three, J Sbu asked a few simple questions. The answers? Honest, hilarious and unexpectedly deep.

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14 Jan English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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