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Fearing the return of the Mkolokolo snake, he convenes village meetings to address the growing fear. Despite the bravery of men like Sello (accompanied by his dog), Tjuma the farmer, and Heshane the rugby player, each venturing into the fields to capture the elusive snake, none return. Desperate, the king declares he will give his throne to anyone who succeeds in capturing the snake. In response to this royal decree, a small, humbly dressed girl from the crowd bravely steps forward, stating her intention to catch the snake, setting the stage for a potential resolution to the village's woes. The narrative explores themes of courage, desperation, and the unexpected ability of the seemingly weakest to overcome great challenges, all within the cultural context suggested by the illustrations.","The King of Mkolokolo  \nNtombikayise Malaza Vusi Malindi  \nThe King of Mkolokolo was a rich man . He had everything that his heart desired, but he was not happy. He was worried about his people.  \nThe people of his village, who worked in the fields, had started disappearing. The king was afraid that the snake of Mkolokolo was back.  \nHe called a village meeting. He called grandfathers and grandmothers, mothersand fathers, and boys and girls.  \nEveryone came to hear what he had to say.  \n”I will catch that snake!” shouted one man in the crowd. His name was Sello, and next to him was his big dog. Sello and his dog went to the fields. They never came back again.  \nA few days later, Tjuma the farmer arrived at the king’s kraal* with a big cage. ”I will catch that snake!” he told the king confidently. Tjuma went to the fields with his big cage. He never came back again.  \n*A native village or collection of huts  \nA few weeks later, Heshane, who was a wellknown rugby player, arrived at the palace. With a deep voice he told the king,”I can catch the snake.” Heshane went off into the field showing off his strong muscles. He never came back again.  \nThe king called another village meeting. He called grandfathers and grandmothers, mothers and fathers, and boys and girls. Everyone came to hear what he had to say.  \n”I will give my throne to anyone who catches the snake of Mkolokolo,” declared the king.  \nA soft voice was heard from the crowd. The king looked out to see who had spoken . A small girl emerged from the crowd and approached his throne . She was wearing torn clothes, shoes with holes, and a dirty hat. 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