The stories he wrote were based on his extensive knowledge of the Sophiatown shebeen culture, depicting a variety of township types, such as Aunt Peggy, the shebeen queen, and a variety of rogues including Kid Playboy and Kid Hangover.
The tales he penned were rooted in his profound understanding of Sophiatown's underground social scene, portraying a range of township types, such as Aunt Peggy, the shebeen monarch, and a variety of ne'er-do-wells including Kid Playboy and Kid Hangover.