When Mkhulu collapses, his grandson, Nkanyezi, runs back to the village for help. They summon the sangoma, but he can’t save the old man. Then the rumours spread: Why did he die so suddenly? Was he bewitched? Who would do this, one of his wives … or a mistress in the city? And what will happen to Nkanyezi when he finds out the truth?
If you enjoyed this, then read the continuation of this story: House of War.
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This story forms part of the “Mentoring our Future Writers” project, that has been made possible with National Arts Council funding.