This collection illustrates the power of fictionalised representation in research conducted on Ubuntu in Southern Africa. The chapters insert the concept of Ubuntu within the broad intellectual debate on self and community, demonstrating its intellectual and philosophical value and grounding in practices emanating from the African continent.

Endorsement from Archbishop Emeritus Desmond TutuList of ContributorsAcknowledgementsMap of Ubuntuville Part I – Explanation Introduction: the unfolding story 1.Fictionalisation and research. John Eliastam, Julian Müller, Marguerite Müller, Sheila TraharPart II – The Story 2. Ubuntuville, the view from the cemetery. Julian Müller 3. Unseen. Herman Holtzhausen 4. The quilting group: stitches from the soul. Retha Kruidenier 5. Na bo nga bantu (they too are human) Trevor Ntlhola6. The outsider. John Eliastam7. A multicultural community. Wonke Buqa 8. The art of survival: women and violence in Ubuntuville. Molly Manyonganise 9. Politics and conflict in Ubuntuville. Titus Makusi 10. Discovering Ubuntu language. Lieze Meiring 11. Lost Sheila Trahar