Damien’s Shoes – Ret’sepile Makamane

Damien's Shoes

by Ret’sepile Makamane

My son, Damien, makes fires that flicker throughout rainy June nights. He moves about the shores of Lake … Read more

Slave Labour – Allan Kolski Horwitz

Slave Labour

by Allan Kolski Horwitz

Piscator leans out over the railing. The flat is three storeys up and he can see the … Read more

The Left Hand of Prophecy (Part One) – Monde Mdodana

The Left Hand of Prophecy (Part One)

by Monde Mdodana

“One of the most remarkable figures in Xhosa history is warrior prophet named … Read more

Moving Day – Doug Downie

Moving day

by Doug Downie

“Are you ready? Let’s go.”

It was lunchtime and the cleaning staff were lounging or lying around on … Read more

Away From the Dead – Karen Jennings

Away From the Dead

by Karen Jennings

Rumours spread among the workers that the farm had been sold. The old man, dead two … Read more