Dearest MaRiky by Louisa Zondo (Jacana, R240)
In February 2022, Zondo's son committed suicide. She felt as if the meaning had been wrenched from her life. Such a loss requires intense emotional strength to bear.
Her son was famous rapper Riky Rick, or Rikhado Makhado, whose bestknown hit was ‘Boss Zonke’. Her grief could not be private but was shared with all his fans.