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Jezile

This character desires a child at the outset of the novel.

MaBiyela

This character dislikes the protagonist at the outset of the story.

Siyalo

This character lives in the city of Durban because of work.

S'naye

As a child, this character nearly dies of malnutrition.

Ndondo

This character becomes a political activist for her school.

Lungu

This character becomes a doctor.

Zenzile

This character suffers multiple pregnancies and eventually dies giving birth to a stillborn baby.

Nosizwe

This political activist gets the protagonist and other women thrown in jail because of her rally.

Potgieter

This character is responsible for the protagonist's third child.

Mthebe

This character takes the protagonist on a tour of Durban city.

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