Lungisa Mtshali

The Magnitude of Small Things Lungisa Mtshali

"The whole point was to send a message. If he dies, it's a bonus."

Nothing is as it seems in the lives of three young and intelligent South African adults who are tirelessly chasing love and money in an attempt to realise the dwindling African dream.

The lives of infamous millionaire playboy Sizwe Motha and final-year journalism student Mandisa Sangweni intersect after a mysterious road accident takes place and a frantic search for the truth is initiated by two senior journalists at a local news editorial.

Meanwhile, Philani Zungu, third-year BComm student and poet, seems intent on getting the girl of his dreams while making the rare opportunity of being in university count.

Is anything still possible in a country at war with itself while carrying the hopes and dreams of the Dark Continent on its shoulders?