“We need you, Jama,” Zuluhlenga, Chief Sihayo’s brother, announced.
Zuluhlenga had summoned Jama to his imuzi and sat on a carved three-legged stool.
imuziJama stood before Zuluhlenga and his family in the centre of his imuzi. The people watched from a respectful distance, aware of what had happened and interested in how the chief’s family would react.
imuzi“Yes, inkosi,” Jama said. He noted that Mehlokazulu, Sihayo’s eldest son was also present, looking restless as he shifted from foot to foot.
inkosi“Sihayo is absent at oNdini,” Zuluhlenga reminded Jama. “While he is away, his Great Wife, Kaqwelebana and one of his lesser wives have been with other men.”
Jama knew the story. The scandal of Kaqwelebana’s a******y had spread around the area, with women speaking of it in hushed tones a
