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2024-10-29 19:42:56On this day Lerumo called his son Tokelo to have talk with him, he hoped that he would understand where he was coming from and his reasons for not wanting to go back to Bakoena. It was a hot day and they were seated outside drinking beer under a tree. “Father you called for me, please don’t tell me that you are dying because you look sick.” Tokelo decided to break the silence and his father sighed at his words.
“It is not my time yet son, the gods still want me around.” He answered casually but his words put his son at ease. “That is good news father, but I am concerned about your health.” He could see that his father was not well. “Do not worry about my health I am going to be fine. Actually, I called you here to discuss the cause
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