Stirring the Pot

<p>At Summer Terrace flats in hot and humid Durban, the friendships between the women are as intricate as the curling patterns of henna tattoos.<br><br>Meet old Aunty Ruki, who lives with her domestic worker, Joyce, an arrangement that ruffles many feathers. Theres Zaina, who has her sights on becoming an architect, and her mother Rabia, a florist, and yes, shes divorced. Zaina hides a secret that could cause a rift in their relationship: his name is Imraan, and dating him simply isnt allowed.<br><br>Dive into this swirl of madams and maids, women and their husbands, children, grandchildren, and in-laws, a world bristling with life and vitality, amid judgements and forgiveness, secrets and lies, expectations and disappointments.<br><br>Prepare for a wedding, a theft, Ramadaan, and a passing, while delicious recipes for traditional cuisine add local spice to life at Summer Terrace.</p>