I Stand Accused and I Stand Accused: Acrimony

A novel comprised of two short stories: I Stand Accused, and I Stand Accused: Acrimony.
I Stand Accused
Did he do it? In the township of Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, Zolile's life takes a horrendous turn when he is wrongfully accused of rape by his ex-girlfriend, Esihle. This heart-wrenching story follows Zolile, whose moment of "weakness" leads to a prolonged nightmare, as he is arrested, tried, and sentenced to fifteen years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

After five harrowing years, a dedicated young lawyer named Mbali decides to take on his case, uncovering evidence that exposes Esihle's lies and ultimately securing Zolile's release.

Now a free man, Zolile returns to Motherwell, but the shadows of his past linger. Determined to find purpose and redemption, he partners with Mbali to establish a nonprofit organization aimed at helping others who have been wrongfully accused. As Zolile works tirelessly to rebuild his life and aid his community, he confronts Esihle, seeking answers and a path to forgiveness.

I Stand Accused: Acrimony
In the chilling sequel I Stand Accused: Acrimony, Esihle, broken by betrayal, sets a dark plan in motion to destroy her ex-boyfriend Zolile and his new love, wife and lawyer, Mbali. Her vendetta leads to abduction, murder, and a masterful framing of Zolile for a heinous crime that takes place during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence: murder and premeditated murder. This causes public outrage and a demand for the death penalty. Now wrongfully imprisoned again, Zolile pens a final, haunting memoir of innocence lost and love betrayed.

Author: Unathi Ndlelantle Ngada

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Oct 30, 2024

Number of Pages: 66 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798344938783