Mihlali’s dream has come true. She has left the farm where she grew up, and where she was in danger every day, to pursue her dream of a new life. But on her first day at the new school Mihlali discovers that her past has followed her, and even in the safety of the hostel, she might still have nowhere to hide…

This story is also available in isiZulu: Ayikho Indawo Yokubaleka

**This story forms part of FunDza’s Rights project, commemorating 20 years of democracy in South Africa. Click here for additional resource material: It’s Your Right Handbook