Mrs. Lithebe
A kind Christian lady who provides Kumalo, Gertrude, Gertrude's son, and Absalom's Girlfriend a place to stay.
Absalom's Girlfriend
Absalom's Girlfriend is a girl pregnant with Absalom's child. She longs for a family; therefore, when Stephen Kumalo asks her to come to Ndotsheni with him, she becomes overjoyed. Even though she is young, she is very keen and smart.
Father Vincent
Father Vincent is a priest from England. He is the one who suggest and precede Absalom's wedding in the prison church. He alsohelps Kumalo by giving advice when he was suffering from Absalom's situation and by getting him a lawyer.
Mr. Carmichael
Mr. Carmichael is Absalom's lawyer. He represented Absalom without asking for money. He is willing to represent Absalom for God.
Napoleon Letsitsi
A black man hired by James Jarvis to teach farming techniques to the people of Ndotsheni. He does not like the idea of relying on White people, which Kumalo disagrees.
Arthur's son
Arthur's son is a bright child who yet understands the distance between Black and White. He is quick to become close with Stephen Kumalo. Arthur's son is willing to learn Zulu, showing that he is willing to learn about Black's culture.
The young man
The young man is a white man that works at the reformatory Absalom Kumalo was in. He is hurt by the fact that Absalom betraryed his trust. Furthermore, the young man also helps Kumalo find his son. Similar to
Alan Paton's work at Diepkloof Reformatory.
Johannes Pafuri and Matthew Kumalo
Johannes Pafuri is the mastermind behind the scheme of breaking into Jarvis's house. Matthew Kumalo is John Kumalo's son, meaning that he is Absalom's cousin and Kumalo's nephew. Johannes and Mathew both claim that they are innocent. Indeed, because of insufficient evidence, the judge declares them innocent.
John Harrison
The brother of Arthur's wife Mary. He takes in James Jarvis when he visits Johannesburg after Arthur's death. Although he is extremely racist towards the black race, he is kind and gentle to the Jarvis's and is extremely helpful in their time of need, taking them around the city.