The South African diaspora has brought new opportunities for those who keep their eyes on the ball. South African authors have cashed on on this by writing about the diaspora, be it fiction or non-fiction - in English and Afrikaans. The latest Afrikaans fiction offerings include two novels, "Alinda se lampie" by Helena Hugo and "Engel van my hart" by Kristel Loots.
"Alinda se lampie" has the main character, Alinda Norval, working as a nurse in Riyad, Saudi Arabia where she falls in love with a surgeon, Danie Hartog. Sadly, Danie is more interested Irmina, an Arabian princess.
"Engel van my hart" sees Breggie Bruwer disliking the name she inherited from her grandmother. Her life hits turbulence when the love of her life betrays her. Can she dare to open up her heart again? She goes off to London where she starts working for Graham Condor, an ophthalmologist.
