Wangesheya-Wangesheya

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Wangesheya-Wangesheya is a Swazi[1] play by Sifiso Hlatshwayo (aka Thamsanqa Sifiso Hlatshwayo).

The orignal text

A look at resettlement, urbanisation and the loss of rural tranquility in the New South Africa.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

1999: Staged in The Laager at the Market Theatre in March 1999, directed by Mncedisi Shabangu, with Xolile Gama, Thamsanqa Hlatshwayo, Nokuthula Maphanga, Bonginkosi Mhlongo (also referred to as George Nhlongo in some sources), Vusi Nyathikazi, Bongani Nkosi, Sifiso Nkosi and S'celo Shongwe.

Sources

The Star, 19 March 1999.

Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)

http://www.sahiddentreasures.co.za/treasure.asp?id=4882

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swazi_language

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