he suffered from lonely ness
Makhaya suffered trauma as a political prisoner during his time in jail, which left him feeling disillusioned and empty. He also experienced the trauma of losing his family and community due to his past involvement in political activities. These experiences contributed to his emotional pain and sense of isolation before he arrived in Golema Mmadi.
"When Rain Clouds Gather" is a novel by Bessie Head that follows the story of an African revolutionary, Makhaya, who flees South Africa to escape political persecution. He finds refuge in a rural Botswana village and works with the local community to improve their farming practices. The story explores themes of freedom, identity, and liberation.
When rain clouds gather follows the protagonist Makhaya, who crosses the border from South Africa to Botswana to search for his "Utopia". Along the way he meets Dinorego, an old wise man who lives in the village of Golema Mmidi. Dinorego introduces the villagers to Makhaya, in particular to Gilbert, a brilliant white man who has the knowledge to turn Golema Mmidi into a developed co-operative but lacks the social skills to involve the villagers. That's where Makhaya comes in. He and Gilbert become friends and Makhaya is employed by Gilbert to work with the tractor and help the women with the cash-crops. One woman who catches Makhaya's attention is the independent and fierce Paulina. Meanwhile, readers learn that Gilbert has always liked DInergro's daughter Maria. After a misinteprated silence from Makhaya Gilbert asks Maria's hand in marrige and she accepts. We also learn more about Makhya's history as the "black dog" who everyone mistreated and his desire to rid Africa of the white men and become rich.In later chapters the cattle are dying because it has not rained for so long. Death is in the atmosphere when Paulina's son Isaac dies at the cattle post.In the last chapter Paulina marries Makhaya and Matenge, the antagonist who symbolizes tribalism , kills himself.
The climax of "When the Rain Clouds Gather" occurs when Makhaya and his friends successfully establish a farming cooperative in the village of Golema Mmidi, despite facing opposition and challenges from various parties. This marks a turning point in the story where the characters overcome obstacles and come together to achieve a common goal.
The population of Golema Njiva is 118.
The population of Golema Rakovitsa is 433.
Makhaya Ntini was born on July 6, 1977.
Makhaya Ntini was born on July 6, 1977.
Makhaya Ntini is 40 years old (birthdate: July 6, 1977).
He was accused and convicted of rape.
South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini