A young initiate from Johannesburg assigned to Xolani. He is also gay and gradually realizes the secret nature of Xolani and Vija's relationship, which ultimately sparks conflict.
Kwanda's discovery places his relationship with Vija within the central interpersonal conflict.
Kwanda realizes the nature of the relationship between Vija and Xolani, and the discovery contributes to tensions among the three men.
Xolani has a formal mentoring role over Kwanda during the ceremony.
Xolani is assigned to serve as Kwanda's mentor during the Xhosa Ulwaluko initiation ritual.
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