The Moth

The Breadwinner

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8 year old Webster Isheanopa Makombe’s mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread. 

Tags Food Adversity Recession Nationality Family Children Economic empowerment Childhood Current affairs Misfortune Historical Sad Bittersweet

Storyteller

Webster Isheanopa Makombe

Featured on

Live from Johannesburg

Original Air Date

January 1, 2025

Recorded Date

March 16, 2024
Photo by Kane lucas
WEBSTER ISHEANOPA MAKOMBE photo by Kane Lucas

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