Claire believed that moving to Durban would afford the family opportunities, how did the move change their lives?

After the move to Durban, Claire got a job as a house girl, while Clemantine watched Mariette. Later, an Afrikaans woman from church named Linda invited the family to her house for dinner. Linda then helped them to find their own small apartment. Durban also allowed Rob to find a good job working in a textile factory, and Claire got a security job watching cars at a fancy hotel. In Durban, they finally had enough money.