Who is Siyalo from And They Didn't Die and what is their importance?

Siyalo is Jezile's husband. At the beginning of the book, Siyalo is a good man, a good provider. However, Siyalo's work forces him to live in Durban, a large city some distance from their village, eleven months out of the year. Siyalo has little choice in this matter and has worked in Durban since he was sixteen. However, Siyalo is also aware of the political climate throughout his country and he becomes active in planning protests. When the police learn this, they begin questioning Siyalo at work.