"Paseka felt completely alone. The carriage he was in contained the policeman, the immigrants, and himself. The policeman had his gun and endless cigarettes for company. His fellow deportees talked among themselves in a language he did not understand. "Paseka felt completely alone. The carriage he was in contained the policeman, the immigrants, and himself. The policeman had his gun and endless cigarettes for company. His fellow deportees talked among themselves in a language he did not understand. He had only his thoughts. He felt helpless, and scornful of his own country. ‘What have I done to deserve this?' he asked himself." Paseka is a talented young man who has left his home in rural Limpopo to fi nd his future on the tough streets of Johannesburg. He meets Nicole, who shares his love for music, and together they perform at a local club. But the police are on the lookout and Paseka is mistakenly arrested for being an illegal immigrant. This dramatic tale by Mabonchi Motimele, an exciting new voice in teenage fiction, will entertain and challenge its readers. This novel is accompanied by notes and activities to help learners and teachers meet the requirements of the new curriculum

literature study.