Abstract
M.A.
The aim of this study is to analyse the Tswana writer B.M.Malefo's, short stories.
Narratology played a major role in this analysis. Although the theory, of Rimmon-
Kenan formed the basis of the study, the work of other narratologists were used
as well. An interview with Malefo provided biographical details, while she also revealed her interest in writing, particularly in the volume Bo tsholwa bo le molelo (It is dished
up while hot). With regard to titles and theme, Malefo adopted an old-fashioned approach, namely to state a theme directly through a title. Themes are based on daily
problems concerning marriage, love, relationships, et cetera. Events are presented in an a-chronological order, whilst anachronisms are used to liven up the stories. Credible and motivating characters are presented via different methods throughout all the stories. These characters are located in urban and rural areas and act according to the milieu in which find themselves.