These last few weeks have been difficult for Zoleka. From getting back together with her husband after 20 years living apart in different countries, to residing with his family and children.
Hlathi hasn’t changed and it has led to plenty of disrespect towards the relationship in Zoleka’s house … yes, Zoleka’s house.
The Mabandla ceremony
When Hlathi decided that Zoleka’s mansion is his, he wanted the Mabandla ancestors to recognise it. In just a day, he had already started preparations and invited everyone without his wife’s consent or blessings.
Ntsiki’s arrival
Hlathi’s sister, Ntsiki, has always been Zoleka’s nightmare. She is still stuck in the olden days and believes a woman’s place is in the kitchen. She only praises women for the number of children she bears. She too arrived with no warning and started ordering everyone around in a home that isn’t hers, which resurfaced Zoleka’s hurt.
“Everyone sleeps with umqombothi tonight”
As the Xhosa tradition dictates, everyone must sleep in the same room with the traditional beer the night before the ceremony but Zoleka wanted the nearest exit. The night was long, but Thandeka saved it by helping Zoleka escape, Unbeknownst to them, Ntsiki watched everything.
The last straw
Zoleka has been gracious and kept her cool, all for her husband’s happiness but the straw that broke the camel’s back was when Ntsiki was offered a job in Johannesburg. It meant she would live in Zoleka’s house but instead of humbling herself, she kept throwing insults. Zoleka couldn’t take it anymore and placed Ntsiki’s belongings at the door.
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