Village Boy: The Seed and The Tree

By Gudani C Mudau

At sixteen, Harry Dama (HD) leaves his impoverished village for Johannesburg, chasing rumours about his missing father. Instead of opportunity, he finds exploitation in Chaine's brutal mining empire. When HD uncovers proof linking Chaine to his father's murder and a web of corruption, he fights back with the help of allies, street-smart Mazwi, relentless journalist Zanele, and his long-lost brother, Colin.

Years later, HD's battle evolves from revenge to justice as he exposes systemic child labour and corporate greed, confronting ghosts of the past while planting seeds of hope for the future. The story is a raw, gripping journey from village dust to city blood, proving that even the tallest trees begin as seeds refusing to stay buried.

A tale of resilience, betrayal, and the unbreakable ties of family and justice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNGSSX96
• ISBN13: 9798231248155
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Gudani C. Mudau
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"