South African Author O.H. Kopole Releases “Before the Big Rains” — A Gripping Tale of Tradition, Power, and Betrayal

South African author and screenwriter O. H. Kopole makes a powerful literary work. “Before the Big Rains” is a gripping novel that explores the tension between ancient tradition and modern justice, inheritance and betrayal, bloodline and survival. Set against the backdrop of tribal law and spiritual reckoning, the novel tells a tragic yet thought-provoking story that challenges the very definition of destiny.

Born under the weight of an age-old practice that condemned twins to death, the protagonists of “Before the Big Rains” survive only through an act of rare defiance. The village elders—guardians of customary law—bend tradition in an unprecedented show of mercy. But what was seen as an act of wisdom by some is viewed as nepotism and heresy by others.

This single deviation fractures the soul of the village, unleashing dark forces of resentment, witchcraft, and vengeance. Brother rises against brother. Sacred traditions are manipulated.

And blood is shed to secure a throne left vacant by a barren queen and a slain chief. As power, legitimacy, and spiritual inheritance hang in the balance, the line between justice and conspiracy blurs, raising urgent questions:
Who deserves the throne of Makgabeng? Was it the will of the gods—or of man—that decided the fate of Paramount Chief Thaga? Will Lefa reclaim his destiny or fall victim to it?

“Before the Big Rains” is a sweeping narrative that blends mythology, social commentary, and suspense, it’s a tale of forbidden survival, ancestral reckoning, and the enduring power of truth in a world dictated by inherited law.

About the Author
O. H. Kopole is a 57-year-old South African storyteller with a decades-long passion for the written word. A poet, novelist, and screenwriter, he has written seven unpublished novels and eight screenplays across a variety of genres. “Before the Big Rains” is his debut published novel—an expression of deep cultural reflection and imaginative craft, shaped by a lifetime of dedication to storytelling.

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