Badru Mulisike

Betrayal of a Hero is a young adult historical fiction set against the backdrop of South Africa’s liberation struggle. It tells the story of Richard Sibaya, a courageous freedom fighter who helps secure his nation’s independence but gradually loses his own moral compass. In this gripping YA political drama, a grandfather recounts Richard’s life of bravery, love, betrayal, and hidden regrets to his grandchildren, revealing that true freedom is not only won on the battlefield but within the human soul. A haunting parable about leadership, sacrifice, and the high cost of glory.