ZAMAHLOBO, THE BLOOD WIFE CHAPTER 04 The amber liquid in his glass catches the low light of the study. Mandla swirls it, the ice clinking a soft, lonely rhythm. Across from him, his younger brother Bongani breaks the long silence. “I heard you and Sibonelo arguing last night. Is everything alright?” Mandla looks up, the … Read more
ZAMAHLOBO, THE BLOOD WIFE CHAPTER 03 A heavy silence follows the announcement, thick enough to choke on. Then, Mandla’s steady voice cuts through it. “Mkhontowesizwe, join me, please.” All eyes track his movement as he ascends the small stage steps. The stunned confusion on the guests’ faces is hastily buried under a wave of obligatory … Read more
ZAMAHLOBO, THE BLOOD WIFE CHAPTER 02 “Zama, where are you lost?” Sindiswa’s voice cuts through the fog, her fingers snapping in front of Zamahlobo’s face. Zamahlobo blinks,the plush interior of the boutique coming back into focus. “Who, me? Nowhere.” It’s a lie. Despite her efforts, the raspy prophecy of the stranger on the street clings … Read more
ZAMAHLOBO, THE BLOOD WIFE CHAPTER 01 I sink into my office chair and exhale a long, weary sigh. A glance at my wristwatch confirms it’s already half past one. Four hours and 30 minutes to go . Exhaustion clings to me; managing Ngwenya Logistics is no child’s play. People might think it’s all about barking … Read more