Thato revels in meeting old friends at the tavern the first night he is home – getting up to nonsense again, his mother might say. But you never know what has changed while you were away, and the cruel light of day reveals a reality beyond Thato’s wildest dreams.

Characters

THATO: Mathato’s first born, aged about 30.

MATHATO: Thato’s mother.

MASONTAHA: Thato’s sister, in her 20s.

KOKETSO: Thato’s little brother, aged about 14.

TSIETSI: Thato’s childhood friend. Wears a faded old cap.

PAPI: Thato’s best friend of over 25 years.

BRA BIZA: Tavern owner.

Patrons of Ska Bhora Moreki Tavern.