Books

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Novels

A Dubious Alliance

A Mandisa Xaba novel.
First published in 2023.
In KwaZulu Union Bay City, Detective Mandisa Xaba and investigative journalist Mpho Seme find themselves in a cat and mouse chase with a vicious killer who claims to be uncovering a conspiracy theory surrounding some of the city’s most influential people.
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Court Affairs: Lies & Allies

A Dingane Mkhize novel.
First published in 2024.
Dingane Mkhize, a criminal defence lawyer known for navigating the grey areas of the law to win difficult cases at any cost, must face off against one of the best lawyers from his former firm to defend a client he’s not sure is innocent.
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Peak Into KwaZulu Union Bay City

KwaZulu Union Police Services **Bay Station** is known as the most reliable and best responsive station in the city, with the highest clearance rate in the city.

**KwaZulu Union Bay City High Court**, also known as the Zulu Crown Court. This is where the Siyamthanda Sithole versus Ayanda Nzimande case took place.

Owned by Ntetha & Co., The Nexus Network Tower, houses multiple major companies, including **Khuzwayo Morgan**.

**Yellowfield South**, the least favourable part of KwaZulu Union Bay City, with it’s spark blend of residential and industrial area separated by a river.

Anthologies

The Legacy

A Dumo X poetry anthology.
First published in 2022.
The Legacy is a self-reflective collection of poetry about Desolation, Fighting Doubt, Newfound Self-worth, Gratitude, Acceptance and Hope.
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Poetic Type of Love: Uthando Lwami

A Dumo X poetry anthology.
First published in 2023.
Poetic Type of Love: Uthando Lwami is a collection of poetry about, Finding Love, Fall Outs, Heartbreak, Accepting and Experiencing Love.
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Poetic Type of Heartbreak

A Dumo X poetry anthology.
First Released in 2024.
A heart shattering spin-off from the Poetic Type of Love series.
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Reviews

"Dumo Xaba is an amazing writer. I enjoyed reading this book [A Dubious Alliance] - very mysterious and it keeps you on edge. Once you start reading it you cannot put it down!"
-Mantoa Hlophe, Author

"While you are reading you can feel all the emotions and even picture what is going on"
-Paris Louis, Poet

"I loved the book [A Dubious Alliance], you could feel the tension in every chapter. Goosebumps from beginning till the end."
-Basiphile Nkomonde, Actress

"Dingane... is an interesting character, kusukele from his sharp wit and the way ewaphatha ngakhona ama-case... They [the courtroom scenes] really capture the drama and tension of trials. The whole case with the mayor is so complex and full of surprises."
-Mpilo Ngcoya, Poet and Founder of Makethe