Ukuthwala Bride

A Girl's Escape From Abduction, A Nations New Law

Sibongiseni Masengemu

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Sibongiseni Masengemu
05 August 2025

True crime; Writing & editing guides; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Legal skills & practice; Legal profession: general

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Ukuthwala Bride: A Girl's Escape From Abduction, A Nations New Law

For Naledi, a visit to her ancestral village was a chance to reconnect with her roots, a welcome escape from the fast pace of city life. But a timeless custom, twisted by a bitter heart, shatters her homecoming. At just fifteen, she is abducted by her cousin Sipho under the guise of ukuthwala, a traditional bride abduction, forcing her into a world she no longer understands.

This is not just a story of a girl's kidnapping, but a powerful tale of a family's fury and a daughter's unwavering courage. As Naledi's parents battle a community that uses tradition as a shield, Naledi herself must find a way to escape and reclaim her future. Her journey will lead her from a small, dusty village to the highest court in the land, where she will become a lawyer and an advocate, a powerful voice for countless others.

UKUTHWALA BRIDE is a poignant legal drama that explores the fragile line between heritage and human rights. It is a story of a young woman's fight for justice, not just for herself, but for an entire nation caught between the echoes of a fading past and the promise of a new dawn. Can Naledi heal the wounds of her community and write a new law for the generations to come?

By: Sibongiseni Masengemu
Imprint: Sibongiseni Masengemu
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 141g
ISBN: 9798231590889
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 05 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active