This story was first published in New Frame. The tall grey walls that enclose the house belonging to Nokuthula Qobongwana’s grandparents are topped with broken glass bottles to deter any would-be burglars from breaking in. The property is in Nyanga, the township which lies along the N2, directly across from the Cape Town International Airport. Qobongwana says it’s a hotspot for robbery. The aggressive exterior contrasts with the calm, welcoming feeling inside the home. In the living room, Qobongwana’s grandmother Nombulelo Diba plays with her four-month-old great-granddaughter. In a shaded backyard outside, Qobongwana’s grandfather Velile Diba sits in his favourite chair and chats to his brother.