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The Billionaire's Housekeeper by itsssstshego
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A struggling young woman takes a job as a live in housekeeper for a billionaire raising his orphaned niece. What begins as a chance to survive slowly blossoms into an unforgettable love story filled with healing, faith, family, and second chances. But when the past returns and society judges their differences, they must decide whether love is strong enough to overcome wealth, heartbreak, and public opinion.
Thembalami. by Noluthando610
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A goal-driven 23-year-old girl Ntandokayise Ngubane. A 27-year-old man Sphumelele Ngwane from a powerful taxi business family. One unexpected meeting. One unforgettable glance. One love that feels destined from the very first moment. But is love at first sight enough to overcome the obstacles standing in their way?
The Matriarch  by MissRea20
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Kaboentle Ngwenya is not a woman you cross twice. A global music icon turned ruthless business empire head, she built the Ngwenya dynasty from pain, power, and pure will. To the world, she is untouchable-flawless, feared, and in control of everything she owns. But behind the empire is a woman shaped by betrayal, silence, and survival. When her husband Mandla Ngwenya dies under suspicious circumstances, the perfect family image begins to crack. Secrets rise. Loyalties shift. And the Ngwenya name becomes the center of a storm no one is prepared for. As accusations circle and enemies close in, Kaboentle is forced to protect her children, her legacy, and her carefully built empire-while hiding truths that could destroy everything. But just when she believes she has control again, a man like no other enters her world. Phumulani Khoza is powerful, calm, and dangerously persistent. He doesn't fear her reputation. He doesn't bow to her authority. Instead, he sees through the layers she built to survive... and refuses to leave. What begins as resistance turns into obsession. What begins as control turns into surrender. And what begins as power... starts to blur into something far more dangerous. Because in a world where love is a weakness and power is survival, Kaboentle must decide: Can a woman who rules everything... still afford to fall? Or will the matriarch lose control of the one thing she never planned for-her own heart?
It Has Me By The Balls by DidiTheWriterr
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Letlotlo Motaung cuts into people's brains for a living. Getting into their hearts? That's where she fails. She's a neurosurgeon who keeps the world at arm's length, because if they get close enough, they'll find the dark folds she hides. The things that would make them leave. The secret that would make the Khumalo heir walk away without looking back. Enter Nkanyezi Khumalo. Annoyingly patient, impossibly persistent, and completely uninterested in her "no feelings" rule. He wants to annoy her, challenge her, love her - whatever it takes to get her attention. And dammit, it's working! Now 𝘪𝘵 has her by the balls. Maybe 𝘪𝘵 is his hands on her lower back when she tries to leave. Maybe 𝘪𝘵 is the way he looks at her like the secret won't scare him. Maybe 𝘪𝘵 is her own traitorous heart, choosing the man she could destroy if she lets him stay. But Letlotlo's carrying something she never planned to share. Something that could make him walk away the second he finds out. She's falling. He's not looking back. What happens when the truth catches up? The question isn't if she'll run. It's whether he'll let her.
Khoza Wami by itsssstshego
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Khoza Wami follows the journey of Amahle Nhlakanipho Zulu and Nkosinathi Siphosethu Khoza, two successful, wealthy individuals whose lives are already perfectly structured until a long forgotten family arrangement forces them into marriage. What begins as a duty rooted in tradition slowly unfolds into something neither of them expected. Set between the fast-paced life of Johannesburg and the grounded, cultural warmth of KwaZulu-Natal, the story explores the tension between independence and obligation, modern love and traditional expectations. Amahle is a strong, elegant, and disciplined businesswoman who values control and self respect, while Nkosinathi is a calm, emotionally intelligent businessman who leads with quiet strength and intention. When their families bring them together, they are forced to confront not only each other but also the lives they've carefully built on their own terms. At first, their relationship is defined by boundaries, agreements, and unspoken resistance. But through shared spaces, family interactions, small conversations, and moments of vulnerability, something begins to shift. The arranged marriage slowly transforms into a partnership, then into a friendship, and eventually into a deep, undeniable love. The story beautifully captures everyday intimacy soft mornings, shared meals, playful teasing, emotional conversations, and the quiet growth of two people choosing each other again and again. As their love deepens, they navigate new milestones together: moving in, building a home, celebrating success, facing unexpected pregnancy, and stepping fully into the roles of husband and wife not because they were told to, but because they want to.
A Favour by Gum3d3
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Quid Pro Quo, a favour for a favour. What happens when you need to loose your morals in order to save someone you love with your whole heart. Will you take the risk or live with the guilt that there was something you could've done to save them but you didn't ?
Breaking You by beautylowww
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In the scandalous city of Johannesburg,a trauma surgeon named Qhawe gets entangled in the dark reality of Nkosiyethu Ngwenya and along the way. Secrets are unveiled.
Uthando Olufana Nemisebe Yelanga. by OsphileAmuu
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Story Description Everyone in KwaZulu-Natal,Durban in Ballito (one of the richest neighbourhoods in Durban) knew 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐚'𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐬𝐨 and his twin brother(𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐨) were inseparable. They shared everything-their dreams,careers both being IT Specialist and Accountants graduating from Harvard University in America and bond so strong Then tragedy struck,𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭. After his twin's death, 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐚 became a shadow of the man he once was. The respectful, cheerful young man disappeared, replaced by someone cold, reckless, and emotionally distant. His family watched helplessly as grief consumed him, and even 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐚 stopped believing he had a future worth fighting for. Until one ordinary afternoon... He saw 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐚,a medical student doing her last year as a doctor at University of Kwa'Zulu Natal. One look was all it took. For the first time since losing his brother, his heart beat with purpose again. There was something about 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 that felt familiar, comforting... as if fate had spent years leading him back to her. She wasn't there to erase his pain, but her kindness and personality reminded him that life could still be beautiful,even though she also had flaws. Determined to become the man she deserved, 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐚 begins the difficult journey of healin𝐠.But grief doesn't disappear overnight, and when old wounds, family secrets, and unexpected challenges threaten to pull him back into darkness, 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐚 must decide whether love is enough to help him embrace the life he almost gave up on. She didn't replace the piece of him that was gone... she reminded him that his heart could still love.
Mend my heart by Safiah256
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A story about a young woman by the name of Lulama Phongo as she navigates herself through love, life, family, friends and mostly career
The Taste Of Betrayal  by Kayyy_Africa
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Ntando has the life everyone envies a devoted husband, twin boys she adores, and a powerful career she worked hard to build. When her old best friend Nande returns, the past comes knocking... and refuses to leave. What begins as harmless reconnection turns into jealousy, manipulation, and a dangerous game of control.As boundaries blur and a harmless work connection becomes ammunition, Ntando learns that betrayal doesn't always come from desire-it comes from envy, control, and the people who know you best.