A mystical creature, known only as the Gomondela, is on the prowl preying on ‘innocent’ villagers of the Transkei in the late 1960s and early 70s. Multiple sightings with multitude descriptions are presented with no real defining features. Khange, a near retirement old man, must find a way to confront this invisible force if he is to protect his fellow villagers.
Glossary of terms
Umngqusho- samp and beams
Inkciyo– a bead skirt worn by xhosa maidens
Umbhaco– a traditional Xhosa dress
Isicholo– a traditional Xhosa women head gear
Imbedlenge– a disabled person
Igomondela– generally known as a love portion (in this story it’s a mystic creature that influence people)
Iphaphu (Umbilini)-anxiety
Imbola –clay based face paint
Isophu– traditional dish of corn and beams
Ukusoya-an action of standing on one side of the door with an open blanket door opposite to direct wind into the house
Amasayibhokhwe- decorative bangles made of dried goat skin with its fur attached.
Isiwasho– mixture of substances that are prayed for and used to protect against evil spirit and it sometimes used for luck or purification.
Qamata– GodWrite a brief introduction to your work.