Never Give Up

This is the inspiring true-life story of one woman, four children and an uncertain future as South Africa found itself on the verge of transformation from the ruthless apartheid regime to the grandiose promises of a democracy.
For Pingla “Pinky” Mothie, her journey to 1990 exacted a hefty toll on her for while she and her husband, Mr D Mothie shared a quarter of a century of success in promoting the performing arts, they were denied the realisation of their dream of building a “City of Multi-Cultural Artists.”

The restrictions, prejudices and segregationist laws hampered their progress through decades. But they persisted in their journey and when death struck the head of the family, it was up to his wife, Pingla to continue and to fend for her four children.

Her hard fought battle is a story of courage, tenacity and an inner strength, which enabled her to brush away the tribulations and continue on her journey, which has now brought them to the 50th anniversary of the entry of the family into the fantasy world.

They created glittering stages, promoted talented performers and launched so many careers among women and men to become technicians, stage hands, actors, dancers, musicians, stage managers, chorographers, script writers and anyone who wanted to do something in the entertainment industry.

The book also tells of the pain, sacrifice and the ongoing struggle of a woman who simply refused to give up on life.

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