Author Archives: PUBLISH'D AFRIKA

THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: THE FEMALE WARRIORWritten by By Boikanyo Pela I’ve heard tales of ferocious African warriors. I’ve read of their fortitude in overcoming fear and protecting their women and children, how fiercely they defended their lands and livestock. I’ve heard about men who are tall, Black and African, with thick muscles, men whoContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Boikanyo Pela”

THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: GRACE’S CHOICEWritten by Sydney Mulenga In the heart of the bustling capital city of Zambia, Lusaka, lies Mtendere, a vast and sprawling residential compound. Mtendere is home to a diverse community of families. At the centre of Mtendere compound lies Kazimai market, a small and yet vibrant market filled with hawkersContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Sydney Mulenga”

PUBLISH’D AFRIKA MAGAZINE FACEBOOK SHORT STORY COMPETITION – JUNE 2023 THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: TARIRO (HOPE)Written by Simbarashe Zimuto According to the doctors, Tariro was brought into the hospital two weeks ago. Her legs were broken beyond repair. A plaster was holding the last remains of her left minced, butchered hand and her right handContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Simbarashe Zimuto”

THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: TOO MUCH TO HANDLEWritten by Busisiwe I. Ngwenya Siba waited anxiously for his wife to finish the consultation with the doctor. He hadn’t joined them as he was scared that the news might be devastating. She had been throwing up for days and couldn’t handle anything, even liquids. He had insistedContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Busisiwe I. Ngwenya”

THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: THE GREATEST LIFE LESSONWritten by Yandisa Krobani Grandpa is an avid admirer of nature. Whilst neighbours are competing over who has the prettiest and smartest pavement on their yards, he has decorated his with various flowers. When entering his gate, one is greeted by the fragrance of sweet-smelling flowers surrounding theContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Yandisa Krobani”

THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: “GRAVES ARE IMPERMANENT…”Written by Kaluwe Haangala The young man entered the dark hut crawling on all fours. He sat down as the old man looked at him squarely in the face. He didn’t dare explain why he hadn’t come earlier because rumour had it that the man knew everything. Another rumourContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023/ Kaluwe Haangala”

THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: THE FRUITS OF UNGRATEFULNESSWritten by Isaac Tlaka “Two rand scone! One rand fat cake! Two rand scone! One rand fat cake!”That’s the shouting everyone who frequented Jane Furse Taxi Rank was familiar with; the shouting from the hawker as he tirelessly advertised his products to taxi drivers and commuters.Bohlale started thatContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Isaac Tlaka”

THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: SHADOWS OF ENVYWritten by Elsa Khoza The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long, dark shadows over the dilapidated streets of Germiston City. The town’s forgotten buildings stood like specters, their windows shattered and doors unhinged, as if weary from the weight of time.Zodwa, a woman of relentless curiosity and unwaveringContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023/ Elsa Khoza”

THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: MEETSENGWritten by Naume Selowa I yawned looking in my mother’s direction while she read a book.“I am sleepy,” I said.“Go to bed,” she replied without acknowledgement, almost dismissive. But I knew better because we had been through this before, so I pushed.“Mama!” I nagged, pouting my lips and folding my armsContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Naume Selowa”

THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: BEFORE THE LAST AMENWritten by Peace Moalosi One night, towards the end of July, a young boy named Joseph grabbed a knife and repeatedly stabbed both his father and mother, and sat next to their dead bodies ‘til the next morning.This is the story of how we got there:Joseph was aboutContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Facebook Competition – June 2023 leg / Peace Moalosi”