The first sign that something extraordinary has happened doesnt come from Netflixs global Top 10 rankings or the millions of viewing hours on the streaming channel. It comes served on a blustery Wednesday morning with our cappuccinos.
At the Woolworths Caf in Neighbourhood Square Shopping Centre in Linksfield, the staff are trying very hard to remain professional. Theyre failing spectacularly.
A waitress spots Sue Nyathi first. Then another. The chefs emerge from the kitchen. Someone calls another colleague over. Phones appear. Smiles broaden. Before long, the entire team has gathered around the softly spoken Zimbabwean-born author for a group photograph.
