Rich, handsome, powerful, dangerous and the wealthiest and most powerful families in Johannesburg, Zandile is the wife of the first brother Nkosana, their love story is like a South African township Romeo and Juliet, their families hate each other but their love is so strong, it endures all the hatred, the deaths and even prison time.ģ. This novel continues the story of the eight Zulu brothers. Zandile the Resolute is the second in Dudu Busani-Dube’s blockbuster Hlomu series. They eventually become one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in Johannesburg – but the inherent danger remains.Ģ. The Zulu brothers are rich, handsome, powerful and dangerous. But Mqhele and his seven brothers have a dark and tumultuous past that involves a dead warlord father, mob justice, and lots of unaccounted-for money. Their love is strong and they stand by each other through good and bad.

Even though aspects of Mqhele’s personality and past make her uncomfortable, Hlomu is happy. A young woman named Mahlomu meets Mqhele Zulu and they fall in love. Hlomu: The Wife is essentially a love story that takes its cues from life in a South African township.

Now, Busani-Dube is one of the few self-published authors to claim bestseller status in South Africa. She decided to self-publish, and after a few false starts, she began selling books from the boot of her car. Instead of helping her, they were instantly hooked, and begged her to continue the story. “Busani-Dube started writing Hlomu the Wife in 2015, and shared excerpts with friends, asking them for help in editing the book. Her latest book, Zulu Wedding (2018) is based on the popular film by the same name, which she wrote at the request of the film’s creator and producer, Lineo Sekeleoane. By Kev Zulu Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!ĭudu Busani-Dube is the author of the popular Hlomu series of self-published novels, being Hlomu the Wife, Zandile the Resolute, Naledi his Love, Iqunga & Mess which have sold tens of thousands of copies.

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