Novels:
* The Cry of the Beloved Country (1981): This is Nhlapo's most famous novel. It is a powerful and moving story of a young black man's journey through the apartheid regime.
* The Gods Are Not to Blame (1986): This novel tells the story of a man who is accused of murdering his father and the consequences that follow.
* The Journey of a Lifetime (1991): This novel explores the experiences of a young black man in South Africa during the apartheid era.
Plays:
* The Wild Dogs of the Night (1988): This play is a scathing indictment of the apartheid regime.
* The Day the Sun Stood Still (1991): This play tells the story of a young man who is caught between two worlds.
Other works:
* The People's Republic of South Africa (1986): This is a non-fiction work that examines the history of the apartheid regime.
Nhlapo's works have been translated into several languages and have won numerous awards. He is considered one of the most important writers in South African literature.