Ityala lamawele adapted into a stage play

It is set in the time of the historical King Hintsa kaKhawuta and concerns a dispute between the fictional twins Wele and Babini over their deceased father's estate. As they are born on the same day, there is a dispute as to who should take their father's place. That's acclaimed IsiXhosa novel by Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi of Ityala la Mawele which has been adapted into a stage play by Thando Doni. The award winning production also directed by Mandla Mbothwe returns to the Artscape Theatre from 11 - 22 October 2016. For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news