THE RISE OF TUMELO CHAPTER 05 ZIBUYILE “FEW DAYS LATER” It’s been 5 years since I left South Africa, and I’m currently in Botswana, trying to keep a low profile in a small rented house on the outskirts of Gaborone. The dry heat of the Botswana sun beats down on the dusty streets, a stark … Read more
THE RISE OF TUMELO CHAPTER 04 Tumelo stands in the balcony, Itu’s phone gripped tightly in his hand, a turbulent mix of determination and confusion swirling inside him like a storm. He knows exactly what he’s doing, yet can’t quite grasp the why behind it – a peculiar sensation that unsettles him. Maybe it’s because … Read more
THE RISE OF TUMELO CHAPTER 03 ITUMELENG I thought I’d die from eating that creepy man’s food, but I’m still here – alive, and weirdly, a little less scared. He’s such a weird, unnerving guy, and I still don’t understand why he’s keeping me locked up in this basement. He comes down here like clockwork, … Read more
THE RISE OF TUMELO CHAPTER 02 “SUNDAY MORNING.” Boipelo is pacing around the lounge like a caged animal, her eyes darting towards the door every few seconds, as if expecting Itu to walk in any moment. Nthabiseng, on the other hand, seems eerily calm, seated on the couch with a glass of wine in her … Read more
THE RISE OF TUMELO CHAPTER 01 “15 YEARS AGO” The sun hung low, a warm glow seeping through the thin curtains. Tumelo lay on his back, a satisfied smile tugging at his lips. Beside him, Zibuyile intretched lazily, hair scattered across the pillow. Two months into their relationship, today was their first time together. It … Read more