August 1963 - Midget With A Mighty Heart - 26-Year-old

August 1963 - Midget With A Mighty Heart - 26-Year-old Johannes is blind. And a cripple. And a three-foot midget. Most people stricken like Johannes would have despaired long ago and given up all hope of happiness. But not Johannes. This little man has the heart of a giant - and a mountain of talent and guts. Years ago, he heard a street musician playing guitar outside his Ingogo, Natal home. Mom, he said, I'm going to learn to play the guitar. And despite all the odds, he has not only learnt to play it, but has developed a terrific talent. Now he is able to earn a living from it. At present, he is mainly a street corner musician. (Photograph by Alf Kumalo @ BAHA)

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