Tracks
- Bossies [3.03]
- Hottentotsgot [2.36]
- Horings Op Die Stoep [3.53] medley of traditional boeremusiek melodies
- Mynhope in die Bosveld [2.23]
All songs composed by Colin Pratley
Musicians
- Piet Botha: bass, vocals, harmonica
- Boet Faber: Guitar, vocals
- Colin Pratley: African drums, vocals
Release information
EP: 1983, Graffiti, 12 Wild (C) 001
Comments
The EP has no title but is often referred to by the name of the first track on Side B, “Horings Op Die Stoep”.
“Super Maksi-Solus” means “Super Maxi-Single”.
“Bossies” is a Afrikaans term for shell-shock or PTSD. Shortened from “bosbefok” (“bush-fucked”). The lyrics accurately reflect the experience of a generation of white South African men.
“Hottentotsgot” translates as “Hottentot’s God”, an early name for a praying mantis. The term “Hottentot” is a historical term used by Europeans to refer to the Khoikhoi people of Southern Africa. It is now considered an offensive and derogatory term.
Discography
Piet Botha 