The Smallest Ones

Presented by Penguin Random House. Journalist and author Karin Brynard speaks to Popina Khumanda about her harrowing memoir, The Smallest Ones. Popina is a survivor of the brutal conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In her book, she recounts her capture by rebels, the horrors of child soldiering, and her epic flight to South Africa.

Written with unflinching honesty, this story bears witness to the darkness of war and the resilience of innocent lives. Join them for a powerful discussion that highlights the endurance of the human spirit and the will to survive.