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The document narrates a tense moment where Sechaba is distracted while driving, leading to a near accident, as he worries about a friend, Dineo, and her mother, Madzaleni, who is in the hospital after losing a child. Madzaleni expresses her despair and refusal to fight any longer, while Dineo and Fez struggle to provide her with hope and support. The emotional turmoil and the impact of past trauma are central themes as the characters navigate their relationships and the challenges they face.

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The document narrates a tense moment where Sechaba is distracted while driving, leading to a near accident, as he worries about a friend, Dineo, and her mother, Madzaleni, who is in the hospital after losing a child. Madzaleni expresses her despair and refusal to fight any longer, while Dineo and Fez struggle to provide her with hope and support. The emotional turmoil and the impact of past trauma are central themes as the characters navigate their relationships and the challenges they face.

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After the dark c

After the dark clouds


Part Two
#9(Excuse any errors. I'm down with flu. It was hard to type this but my love for you guys kept me typing)
Mme screamed looking at the cow right in front of them which startled Sechaba as he took his eyes off the phone and swerved the car off the road avoiding to
“Nare wa tsenwa Sechaba? Are you trying to get us killed?” She shouted with her hands placed tightly on my chest trying to catch her breath
Sechaba let out a sigh of relief thinking of the worst that could have happened.
“I told you to concentrate on the road and leave that phone of yours.”
“I’m trying to get hold of Dineo. She is not answering the phone. I just want to know how Mother of the Nation is doing.”
“We spoke about this Sechaba when we left Polokwane. I told you to stop worrying and wait for the Doctor to call you akere look now you always got us killed.”
He looked around for the phone and got it under the seats and started typing. Mme snatched the phone angrily and put it inside her handbag
“Drive. Let’s go.”
He drove switching on Capricorn Fm and the debate was about the chaos that took place at court today. He switched to Thobela Fm where they were discussin
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Dineo stood by the ward talking to the Doctor attending to Madzaleni while Fez stood behind her listening to the conversation while a guard sat on the chair w
“I’m only keeping her overnight for observation. The procedure is done. You can go right ahead and see her I understand you have a better relationship.”
They dragged their feet towards Madzaleni’s bed as she remained still with her eyes shut but she was not really sleeping. Her mind kept on replaying the ordea
“Madzaleni?” Dineo called her out. “Madz I know you can hear me. I’m sure you are aware about what happened. I’m sorry you lost your child and I’m sorry abou
“I’m going to make sure it shall never happen again. They are going to beef up security on your next appearance. They promised us and even issued a written s
“I’m not going there anymore. They can find me guilty I don’t care. They can even kill me I don’t care about anything anymore. I’m never going back there ever a
“Madz I know you are hurt and its totally understandable but I need you to know that you are strong and…”
She didn’t allow Dineo to finish her sentence as she turned and acknowledged their presence for the very first time ever since they walked in.
“Strong? Did you just say strong? I have been called strong all my life and I believed it at some point but now please don’t call me that cos I am not strong. Plea
Dineo and Fez looked at each other not knowing what to say
“I’m tired of fighting. I’m tired of living and I just need to die and rest.”
“Madzaleni can you at least do it for Phodiso?” Fez
“She doesn’t deserve a murder like me. I have destroyed her life. One day she will grow up and understand this whole story. People are going to tease her and c
They stood there for a while looking at her but they knew she was done. Fez was the first one to walk out followed by Dineo.
“We can’t give up on her. Fez do something. You always say God can do anything so let him do something now.” Dineo said when they reached the parking lot
Fez reluctantly walked back inside the room while Dineo remained inside the car calling Sechaba
“Hey is everything okay?” Sechaba asked
“She lost the child. I’m sorry”
There was silence for a long time until the phone went dead. Dineo reckoned he needed some time to breath and digest everything.
In the ward Fez entered and looked at Madzaleni not knowing where to begin. She prayed a silent prayer asking God for strength and began talking
“Madzaleni I know you said you are done but I just want to share something with you. I just need to tell you that the is so much greatness that comes after the d
Madzaleni just remained still on the bed not looking at her.
In the car Dineo gave it sometime and dialed Sechaba again. It took time for him to answer and when he finally answered Dineo didn’t give him a chance to say
“I know you blame yourself for everything but if it wasn’t for you Madzaleni was not going to get all the help she needs and live normal. Look I don’t have much
Inside the ward Fez sighed discouraged as she was not getting any response from Madzaleni but she continued talking
“There was a certain woman named Rizpah. Her story is found in second Samuel 20 verse one going downwards. This woman had her seven sons killed and it w
Madzaleni still remained silent
“It was not your fault that you got raped and it was only right that you found a way to protect yourself from the pain. Some turn into alcohol some turn into…”
Right then Madzaleni turned to look at her in shock. Fez cursed herself for revealing this to her Lord knows it was not her intention it just slipped out
The awkward intense moment was disturbed by Dineo walking in. She went to the side where Madzaleni was facing and showed her the video of Phodiso with
At the end a message written “Mama please fight for us. I believe you are innocent and I need you back in my life. Love Phodiso.”
Dineo looked at her with a smile but got disappointed when her smile was not returned. Madz turned around facing the other direction as the two friends walk
Few weeks passed by and Madz still refused to see them which got Fez blaming herself more for telling her about the sexual assault. Tomorrow they were supp
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