“I chose it because I initially felt awful in the moment of experiencing it, later when I got home, I decided that I’d put all of that to good use, that maybe something may come out of my embarrassment.”
South Africa
This page displays stories narrated by South Africans.
It is because it is very personal and close to my heart though incomplete, the rest coming soon.
The day I almost died by Tshepo Sithole
It is one of the few decisions that changed my life.
Mathematics the queen of all sciences by Odirile Sebolao
About Name: Mazakazi Somhlahlo Country Representing: South Africa What inspired you to enter the Ultimate Storyteller Contest? I love writing and as an upcoming writer I believe entering a storytelling contest will open closed doors for me. I may not win this contest but I do believe that… Read More »The calling by Mazakazi Somhlahlo
The calling by Mazakazi Somhlahlo
This story is part 1 of a series I want to tell revolving around fire and surviving death – this was one of the lighter fire stories I have and I think it sets up a great precedent for the coming stories.
The roof is on fire by Xabiso Vili
I struggled with picking a story to tell but telling this one felt like I was closing a door to a phase of my life. Not closing it out of shame because a lot of things have happened since the occurrences in the story. So you could say… Read More »Empty voids and blurry visions by Hlompho Makhetha
Empty voids and blurry visions by Hlompho Makhetha
Sussie tells a gripping story of an encounter that left her feeling helpless. What do you do when you are left alone in a powerless state?
Sorry, you are not on the guest list by Sussie Mjwara
I think every story needs to be heard, and this particular story is a reminder how I became an African author and playwriter.
Being Royatly by James Qeqe
Tshifiwa reminisces on the day he met his ultimate crush in a downtown restaurant. He describes the moment as being revived back to life after being seemingly numb for years. A beautiful tale of love and how we can find it in the most least likely places.
Love at first order by Tshifhiwa Boanerges
It’s a story I’ve never told and seemed like a good place to start excavating myself. I know this is a common experience, but as a child I thought it was standard and when I realized it wasn’t, that all families weren’t like ours, it seems strange, but… Read More »All families weren’t like ours by Chantelle Ashley
All families weren’t like ours by Chantelle Ashley
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