Nomtombomsa and the Sacred Pool

Troubling dreams lead Sandiswa to discover a small pool that is actually a secret portal to the land of the ancestors. She is able to pass freely through this magical gateway and meet with her great-great grandmother, a powerful sangoma who becomes her mentor. She guides Sandiswa through the rigorous sangoma training during which Sandiswa is renamed Nomtombomsa. But the path of transition does not run smoothly as Nomtombomsa is repeatedly attacked by a witch who is aligned with the dark forces. Woven simultaneously into this rich tapestry of African tradition is the hint of a romance with Zanemvula, a trainee sangoma from a neighbouring village.