Ruth Alexander

“Born in District Six” is a compilation of fictional short stories based on living in fairyland D6. It was a vibrant, diverse community of all colors who lived there, went to segregated divided schools, played, and grew up together as an extended family unlike any other. Furthermore, touching briefly on the apartheid era that affected an entire community of D6, there is greater depth within the story. Delving into how the land was redeveloped after bulldozing and people refusing to touch the land, the stories seek to divulge the complexities of this area. Whether it is the family drama that occurred, mystical tea leaf readings, coon carnival excitement, or even games played in D6 – the aim has always been to capture life in its essence. Despite its beautiful, majestic setting and the oceans that surround it, very little is known regarding the loving community in the depths of Cape Town. Attempting to describe each bond could be a task for centuries, yet in this anthology, the aim is to provide a peek. Ultimately, this is a work of fiction, and all names or characters are fictional. If there is any correlation towards people living today, it is completely coincidental.