What Is Tsotsis Real Name

Presley Chweneyagae as David / Tsotsi: The anti-heroic leader of a gang of small-time thugs. His name, in Tsotsitaal, means “thug” or “criminal”.

Why did Tsotsi change his name?

This gang changed his identity; he became Tsotsi after several days with the gang participating in crime. He states: “My name is Tsotsi.” This transformation from an innocent boy to a hardened young man has resulted in him living a life of robbery, rape and murder.

How does Boston react to the killing of gumboot?

Boston feels guilt, shame and regret when the gang kills Gumboot Dhlamini. The mother who gives Tsotsi her baby appears to feel shame and regret at abandoning her child. Tsotsi feels guilty after beating up Boston, even though he only recognises the guilt much later.