Kagiso's Mad Uncle by Keith Whiteley

The story revolves around a young boy named Kagiso and his desire to continue his education, a dream that is threatened by his father's traditional beliefs.

Kagiso's father holds a strong and unusual opinion: he believes that education makes a man crazy or mad. Because of this belief, the father forces Kagiso to leave school and instead focus on the traditional chore of minding the cattle. This decision pits the modern value of education against traditional responsibilities and beliefs. The book explores Kagiso's internal conflict and the tension between him and his father over the importance of schooling