Lebu and Veli have had a wonderful holiday showing their new friend, Thandi, around Hillbrow. But now the holidays are over. It is time for the twins to go to their new school - Stride Universal College. Our story begins on the first day of term...
Welcome to our new school. We are going to be taking great strides this year.
I always say travel makes the man. I want to encourage you to go on a great journey of discovery. You must undertake great expeditions in education!
... and this is my snake, Timi.
I can’t see a thing!
Hey! Big ears, put your head down.
Do you think this is the right place, Veli?
Sure thing. Hi, Gorgeous!
I think he wants us to leave!
You must move forward with fearless steps... YO! A snake!
HAAI!
Sounds like good advice to me.
It’s like this all over, my friend.
Heyta majita! I’m Veli and this is Lebu.
Hau! Gona!
My name is Thabi...
How are we ever going to learn anything in this place?
At that moment in Hillbrow... What’s the matter, Thandi? You look upset.
The schools are all full. I’ll never get in now!
When I was a young man, girls didn’t get an education. They stayed at home and worked.
Well, you’ve got your Standard 8. Go out to work!
But, Grandfather, times have changed. Today it’s important for everybody to get an education.
AU!
As important as lobola? KE!
O CH
An hour later...
Meanwhile...
Without Matric I’ll never become a doctor!
Grandfather!
Go and put on your best dress, Thandi.
... and I say to you, we are all travellers on the road of life. ...Blah... Blah...
We have an appointment!
NEXT ISSUE: The headmaster, Mr Sidney Mabaso, finally finishes his speech. But more surprises await the boys when they meet their strange teachers. And Thandi gets a shock when she realises her grandfather is taking her to her new school...