Joline Young

Joline Young is a social historian, heritage consultant, researcher, freelance writer, author and heritage site guide for Context Travel,  who is well known for her historical walks in Simon's Town and Cape Town. Joline has authored a children's book about Forced Removals, named Lucy's Dream and was shortlisted for the Pen-Studzinski award for her short story 'July', which received an Honorable Mention from J M Coetzee. Joline has a Master’s degree in Historical Studies completed with Distinction at UCT and has recently commenced a PhD in multilingualism at UCT, for which she was awarded a European Research Council scholarship. Her book, An Uncomfortable Paradise, has recently been published by Nagspro Multi-Media and is the culmination of years of research. Joline is also a descendant of people enslaved at the old Cape Colony of South Africa.