Were you expecting to get Luhlelwa’s story?
Mashile says that love makes a fool of men. Do you think that Luhlelwa will make a fool of him?
Do you think Wisani’s petty moment with Maleshoane will come back to haunt her?
In Chapter 43, Luhlelwa talks to the reader saying “And maybe you’re wondering, maybe even judging, why I stayed“. Are you wondering why she stayed?
Do you think Maleshoane is attempting to trick Wisani into taking her side?
Mashile returns to Luhlelwa in the hospital. She asks Mashile if he can’t kill her now-dead boyfriend in her mind as well. Do you think that together they will be able to heal?
What do you think of what unfolded between Wisani, Malebo and Mohapi in chapter 49?
Mohapi returns from town with news about Mashile and the woman he saved, but he is clearly tense over something. Do you think after the warning given in Chapter 52, Thuto will leave Wisani alone?
Do you feel like Ntwanano could have been kinder to Wisani when she was leaving her family home and her brother behind? Do you think we can trust Ntwanano to look after Mfumo?
In these chapters, we are introduced to a new character and Wisani’s new life. What do you think of how these elements will keep interacting in the story? Do you think Wisani and Luhlelwa will form a close bond?
6 responses to “Wisani and the Bafokeng Brothers Day Four”
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1. No, I didn’t expect it but I’m so glad we got to get to know her. She’s endured so much, her story deserves to be shared and centered.
2. It was over for Mashile from the moment he met her. I just hope she is able to appreciate what they, as a family, have done for her. And I pray Mashile doesn’t mistreat her.
3. Maleshoane scares me, to be honest. Wisani should definitely watch her back. The saying, “Hell hath no fury…” comes to mind.
4. No, not at all. Abusive situations are never that easy to navigate or just leave. There are so many factors that contribute towards why a victim chooses to stay. Who are we to judge them if we aren’t going to help them, or at least show them understanding?
Victim blaming is so 1990s. We know better, and when we know better – we do better.5. I think Maleshoane is looking for a co-conspirator. When we first met her, I thought she was nice. Still, I thought it weird that she was so upset because Mohapi didn’t eat with them…never making that mistake again. I don’t trust her at all.
6. Aah, that moment. I felt that deep in my soul. They both carry such deep pain and trauma, I do hope they find healing together.
7. Mohapi is definitely being a hypocrite. And then, he is more upset than Wisani – who was just approached by a strange woman in a bar boasting about sleeping with Mohapi. How did he expect her to react ? Show weakness to that woman? His response definitely surprised me, and not in a good way. He’s the one who slept with a woman to stop “thinking” about Wisani. Hypocrite much ?!
8. Like Maleshoane, I don’t trust Thuto. He is dripping with resentment and anger at his own failed marriage. I think Thuto is going to betray Mohapi. I don’t think he’s going to leave her alone.
9. Funny how they ended up owning the very house they wanted to take from Wisani in the beginning. I’m still upset about that. They’re using Wisani. And I wouldn’t entrust them with Mfumo. However, Mfumo doesn’t show any signs of danger yet. So I might actually just overly suspicious of everyone at this point. But, I don’t understand why she left Mfumo with them 😕
10. Wisani is such a loving nurturer, so Luhlelwa is in good hands. I hope they become like sisters.
They both deserve the kind of sisterhood they never got to experience.
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1. Not at all, I thought we might see her in a few chapters but not that we would hear what she went through.
2. I think shes going to repay his kindness with complete loyalty, like hes going to show her what real love is while shes recovering and she falls hard for him.
3. Nope I think she going to have more of those moments with her until Maleshoane figures out shes not one to mess with.
4. I think she didnt really have a chance to leave, from what we read her husband was consistently beating her so I dont think she could get away even if she tried.
5. I think Maleshoane is fake and trying her best to win over Wisani after the fact.
6. I think this couple will heal each other as they get to know each other now that shes living with them.
7. I think Malebo took her jealousy to far and Wisani was in the right for calling her out, she could have been abit more graceful with Mohapi, but she got her point across, I doubt we’ll be seeing Malebo again.
8. I think Thuto is crushing over his brothers wife and hes gona try his luck with Wisani and theres gona be trouble for him.
9. I think she could have been much nicer in sending Wisani off and keeping her brother, but I dont think she has ill intentions though, Mfumo would have said if they were mistreating him.
10. I think they’re going to be besties of note and will team up to tease their respective partners whenever they can, she needs a better bestie than Popo and it seems like she found her.
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1. I only expected Luhlelwa’s story after I saw how much time Mashile spends at her hospital bed. And I’m so happy about it! I already like her character.
2. I think she’ll make him swoon and turn soft. Is that the making of a fool?
3. I think everything that these characters do will come back to haunt them, unfortunately. 😅
4. Yes, Maleshoane only has bad intentions and I think she wants to take Wisani down with her. She seems jealous.
5. I do think they can heal together, yes. And I hope I’m right.
6. Malebo was asking for it. I don’t think what Wisani did was necessarily right, but she felt bad about it and did at least apologise to Mohape. I think it’s good enough.
7. I have a feeling that Thuto is going to cause trouble. But hopefully I’m wrong and he just leaves Wisani alone.
8. I already have a bad feeling about Ntwanano’s husband, and that’s blending over into Nywanano as well. I’m worried about her taking good care of Mfumo.
9. There seems to be potential for Wisani and Luhlelwa to form a meaningful friendship. I think they could be good for each other. -
1. No, I didn’t, but I love that we got that insight into her life, even though reading about it broke my heart.
2. If Mashile classifies love as a fool’s emotion, then for sure! He’s about to be one huggggeee fool.
3. Yes, I do. It would haunt any sane person, especially if your husband is disappointed in your actions as a result.
4. No, people who are abused for a long time tend to become conditioned to it or feel like they deserve what they’re getting because they’re either too isolated to get help or don’t feel like they deserve help.
5. Possibly, I don’t trust her. Don’t trust her Wisani!!
6. Hopefully. I’m really hoping for the best outcome for Luhlelwa… she’s been through so much. What I would say, though, is that I think Mashile should try being a bit softer with her. (Also that question made me sob)
7. I think Wisani’s jealousy went too far, but at the same time, I can understand where she’s coming from. I just don’t think she should’ve gotten drunk and reacted the way she did, because it makes people see her negatively when they don’t know the full extent of what she’s been dealing with. She also should’ve spoken to Mohapi first.
8. I don’t think he might. I would hope he does leave her alone because he has enough problems as it is, but honestly, I don’t think he will.
9. I don’t trust Ntwanano even with a bar of soap. I know I probably should be more trusting, but I just don’t. Given everything that’s already happened to Wisani throughout the book, especially with what Ntwanano’s husband’s family did to her, I can’t ignore that. If she was accepted into a family like that, it makes me question her values. I just don’t like it. And honestly, I wouldn’t leave my little brother alone with people I don’t really know either even if they’re family. Especially not when he’s already so vulnerable with medical situations.
10. I love Luhlelwa. I hope they form a close bond! It would be really good for Masani, especially since she’s technically the only woman in the house. I think it would be so much better for them to have each other to lean on, not just to heal from their past trauma but also to help soften the atmosphere around the men and support each other through everything. I have a feeling that the pawpaw is about to hit the fan and get messy, and these women are going to need each other. I’m really here for a strong sisterhood friendship.
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Yes and no. I think her story is being told with Mashile’s. Like we’re unpacking.
Yes yes yes. We are about to see how a man who never thought love would be for him falls deeply in love. I think he already is he just doesn’t know how to name the feelings.
I want to say no. I want to think Maleshoane is not going to do anything stupid. But you never know. She might try spelling her if she’s not learnt her lesson with that.
I am not wondering why she stayed at all. The psychology speaks for itself with abuse. We know now that what you know mentally and what you feel emotionally are not the same. I understand that she has likely asked herself many times why she stayed and that answer can vary. I am very interested to hear if she talks about that.
No, I think Wisane is very compassion and kind. She saw the state of Maleshoane and was concerned at first but I also think Wisane can see if someone is being sneaky.
Yes!!! I am very excited to see how the grow together hence why I said in the first answer i think their stories entwine. I have a feeling it’s going to be a beautiful story – raw and real
Yho CRINGE! I was screaming at Wisane to stop she sounded like a child. It was handled very wrong and I saw her point. So as much as it was sticky she said what she said cause that’s how she felt. So go girl and he was just a man about it meanwhile Malebo just a petty B.
Gosh I hope so!!! Thuto is looking for trouble. He is spiraling and it is a bit scary because they’re brothers.
Again, I hope so for the sake of Mfumo. He needs proper care and love poor boy has lost more than enough already. I think Ntawnano could have used better words but I don’t necessarily think she was unkind. For now I am hoping she is genuine.
I do think a sisterhood is coming. Part 2 literally is name something like that. I do think they will be good friends. I am excited to see how Wisane navigates Uni and marraige and the family responsibility plus the life of her husband and the darkness that entails especially how Chapter 56 ends. I am spooked by that family of Luhlelwa’s dead ex.
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Were you expecting to get Luhlelwa’s story?
I didn’t to be honest, it was nice to get a bit of her point of view and understand what she has gone through.
Mashile says that love makes a fool of men. Do you think that Luhlelwa will make a fool of him?
In some ways he may have already been foolish in his actions by not only saving her but paying for private medical care whilst knowing nothing about her. He also is very protective already over someone he doesn’t know.
Do you think Wisani’s petty moment with Maleshoane will come back to haunt her?
I would hope not, but you never know how things may be interpreted and whether this may plant a seed of distrust or suspicion.
In Chapter 43, Luhlelwa talks to the reader saying “And maybe you’re wondering, maybe even judging, why I stayed“. Are you wondering why she stayed?
I think it is hard to judge someone when they are in such a controlling relationship, even when you try to leave they will make it very hard or find ways to manipulate you to stay. So only when there is some kind of support or one manages to find their own inner strength to be able to break free of these chains, would she possibly be able to leave.
Given she had lost all her friends and no family, plus financially was hindered it wouldn’t have been easy to leave unless she managed to connect with an organisation that can provide her protection.Do you think Maleshoane is attempting to trick Wisani into taking her side?
She may be trying to get Wisani’s sympathy and possibly get her to speak to Mohapi to get Thuto to give her more freedom.
Mashile returns to Luhlelwa in the hospital. She asks Mashile if he can’t kill her now-dead boyfriend in her mind as well. Do you think that together they will be able to heal?
I really hope so, I think we don’t know the full extent of his history but there is darkness there and maybe due to his own darkness he can help her in some way. I think he treats her differently and doesn’t judge her as she judges herself.
What do you think of what unfolded between Wisani, Malebo and Mohapi in chapter 49?
That was embarrassing for Wisani, she came across very insecure about her relationship and one wonders if that is the result of having spent very little time together before getting married.Mohapi returns from town with news about Mashile and the woman he saved, but he is clearly tense over something. Do you think after the warning given in Chapter 52, Thuto will leave Wisani alone?
I think Mohapi requires loyalty from his family and would not stand for Thuto or anyone for the matter being inappropriate towards Wisani.
Do you feel like Ntwanano could have been kinder to Wisani when she was leaving her family home and her brother behind? Do you think we can trust Ntwanano to look after Mfumo?
I think their relationship is also fairly new and I can’t blame Wisani for being nervous given she has been the primary caregiver for most of her brother’s life. I am also a little nervous of her looking after him and she seems a little defensive in a way.In these chapters, we are introduced to a new character and Wisani’s new life. What do you think of how these elements will keep interacting in the story? Do you think Wisani and Luhlelwa will form a close bond?
I think the two will develop a strong bond given some of the hardships they have both faced. It will be interesting to see how things develop.
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