FROM SUN CITY TO ZONDERWATER... THE FIGHT DIDN'T END - IT EVOLVED.
After betrayal sent him from the streets of the East Rand into the cold grip of Sun City Prison, Sizwe Mlambo thought he'd hit rock bottom. But Sun City was just the beginning.
Transferred to Zonderwater Maximum Security, South Africa's most unforgiving prison, Sizwe enters a world where survival is an art - and principles can get you killed. Inside, gangs rule with blood, loyalty is currency, and redemption is seen as weakness. But from the shadows of confinement, Sizwe begins to rise again - not as a gangster, but as a leader.
Through battles, betrayal, and brutal truths, he begins forming The Creed - a movement built on honour, brotherhood, and a new moral code. While the system tries to break him, he forges alliances, mentors rebels, and writes the words that will one day shake the nation.
When a forbidden broadcast leaks from inside Zonderwater, the whole country is forced to ask:
Can a man who burned down his past... rebuild a future for others?
PRISON AND PRINCIPLES is a bold, unflinching portrait of one man's transformation behind bars, and the fire he lit in places no light was meant to reach.
He entered prison as a number.
He's leaving it as a voice.
But at what cost?
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Unsewn / adhesive bound
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Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
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979-8-231-73671-3 (9798231736713)
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Sibusiso Anthon Mkhwanazi is a versatile and dynamic author from Daveyton, South Africa. Known for his ability to navigate multiple genres with ease, his writing captures the complexities of human experiences, blending heartfelt emotion, gripping narratives, and vivid storytelling.
Sibusiso's work spans crime fiction, romance, poetry, and motivational writing. He is the creative force behind several upcoming books, including Sisters of a Cursed Bloodline, Under the Roof There is No Money: A Millionaire's Journey, and Shuffle: The Rise of Kabelo Dlamini. His stories often explore themes of resilience, love, family dynamics, and the pursuit of success, resonating deeply with readers.
Inspired by his own journey, Sibusiso also writes about the challenges and triumphs of life in South Africa. From tales of hardship to uplifting narratives of self-made success, his work reflects the vibrancy and struggles of his community. His romance novel Lost in Tokyo, Found in You beautifully weaves love and adventure, set against the backdrop of one of the world's most iconic cities.
Sibusiso's passion for storytelling began in his youth and has blossomed into a career as a multi-genre author. When he's not writing, he works as a cleaner for Tsebo Cleaning Solutions at Botshelong Hospital, drawing inspiration from the resilience of everyday people.
Through his diverse projects, Sibusiso Anthon Mkhwanazi is fast becoming a compelling voice in South African literature, committed to creating stories that entertain, inspire, and empower.
