ISIZULU NOVELS ISIZULU NOVELS
Ngenxa yeMendi F. Khumalo Blame it on the Mendi! 1917 – Hundreds of Black South Africans sign up to aid Britain’s fight in World War 1 – each for their own reasons. Sihlangu leaves his love, Brigitte, to join this endeavour and sails off on the SS Mendi. But
tragedy strikes when the ship sinks off in the English channel in a catastrophic accident causing great loss of life. The consequences unravel like ripples through history.
Suitable for Grade 11 and 12 e-pub
978 0 19 598926 7 978 0 19 044914 8
Izintombi ZikaGuitar Boy T.C. Phungula Often when we are faced with life’s many challenges, we throw in the towel. This saying does not apply to Guitar Boy, the main character in this novel. In an emotional journey, Guitar Boy polishes
and shines his guitar made from an oil tin and uses it to entertain people in sophisticated places. With his ever- present mother and guitar girls, Guitar Boy’s journey to success is not easy. Will he reach his destination? Read and enjoy this vibrantly written isiZulu novel to find out.
Suitable for Grade 9 978 0 19 905546 3
Intando Kamufi S. Mathaba Mangena’s death creates tension between his family living in the suburbs of Richards Bay and Phathane. The reading of Mangena’s will deepens the divide. What is in the will that creates such conflict between the family
members and will Mnguni succeed in defying the wishes of the deceased Mangena?
Suitable for Grades 10 to 12 978 0 19 904594 5
Kwakungeke Kube Nje C.C. Cele Forced to drop out of school, the main character in this novel finds himself in emotional turmoil. After giving up on his dream of becoming a lawyer, he gets involved in selling drugs. This dramatic story will
have you turning the pages to find what happens to him in the end.
Suitable for Grades 10 to 12 978 0 19 599636 4
Yiza mntanami M.J. Mngadi Yiza mntanami introduces us to Pastor Irina Carey who preaches to prison inmates, telling them about how crime has affected her life. Her story has an astounding effect on Lungile, one of the prisoners, who promises
to lead a life filled with integrity after serving his sentence. After his release from jail, however, he finds himself in situations that make it difficult for him to act with integrity.
Suitable for Grades 9 to 12 978 0 19 576488 8
Sidansa obhuqwini K.L. Molope, translated by E. F. Ntshingila This inspiring novel tells the story of Tihelo, who lives in Witwatersrand with her sister and mother, a domestic worker. The story is set during the political struggle, when school boycotts and stayaways are the order of the day.
Although Tihelo would like to be educated, she cannot resist joining in the fight for freedom.
Suitable for Grades 10 to 12 978 0 19 576050 7
Ngigcina Isethembiso N. Zulu This novel focuses on the life experiences of Siphikeleli. Brought up by Velazeke Mahlathini, he is unaware that his biological father is a known criminal and social miscreant, Bhekezabantu Buthelezi, who
had an affair with Siphikeleli’s mother MaMthembu. Siphikeleli encounters numerous challenges in life, including his girlfriend Thobile, who does not want to be with him anymore. Even though he seems to have so much on his plate, these challenges are eventually resolved. More significantly, his promise to Thobile – that only death will keep them apart – is fulfilled.
Suitable for Grades 10 to 12 978 0 19 599702 6
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