Figure 1.--One of the most popular titles was 'See' published by Republican Press. It had an Afrikaans equivalent titled 'Kyk' which was equally popular. Mark's clothing is typical of what a small boy would wear at a coastal seaside resort. The city of Durban has a hot, humid temporate climate and the basics of a top and shorts is more than suffice. Click on the image for amother scene. Image courtesy of the AM collection. |
One of the most popular titles was 'See' published by Republican Press. It had an Afrikaans equivalent titled 'Kyk'. This issue seems to have been published in 1976.
The 'See' photo-comic stories were mainly touching human drama stories and was well received by the public. These publications are now some 20 odd years old and although by today's standards, the quality of the photographs are not good, they now give wonderful depictions of fashion, hair styles, cars and urban environment of the day.
One of the most popular titles was 'See' published by Republican Press. It had an Afrikaans equivalent titled 'Kyk' which was equally popular. This used the same images, but changed the text. There may hve been other minor editorial changes, but we do not know of any at this time.
. This issue seems to have been published in 1976.
The one story in this issue is of Mark, a small boy on holiday at the coastal city of Durban for Christmas with his parents. Whilst playing with his ball, he kicks it over the fence where he is playing and decides to retrieve it. Once outside, he sees a park and decides to go and play there. At the park he meets a lonely old man (Uncle Jim) who is tired of life. Mark befriends him and inspires Uncle Jim the value of hope and living.
Later when Mark wants to go home, he realizes he is lost. He goes back to the park where he meets Uncle Jim again. Uncle Jim suddenly gets chest pains and asks Mark to go and get help. Whilst this is all happening, Mark's parents realize that their little boy is lost and summon help from the police. Timeiously they find Mark and the old man is taken to hospital.
Later Mark and his parents go visit Uncle Jim in the hospital who is recovering well from his heart attack. They bring him Christmas gifts. Uncle Jim is touched by Mark and his parents concern and care, thus giving him hope and inspiration to continue living.
Mark's clothing is typical of what a small boy would wear at a coastal seaside resort. The city of Durban has a hot, humid temporate climate and the basics of a top and shorts is more than suffice. He also wears, what is commonly known here as (the infamous)
'slip-slops' for footwear. This footwear is typical of what is worn with casual wear and swim suits when at the coast around the beach area.
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