Die Familie Zaak
Die Familie Zaak ("The case about the family") is a full-length Afrikaans comedy by C.J. Langenhoven (1873-1932).
The title was later adapted to modern Afrikaans spelling as Die Familiesaak.
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The original text
A reworking of the author's own short farce Die Trouwbelofte (1907) it tells of a court case dealing with wedding vows, watering rights, breeding birds, lawyers, etc.
First published by J&H Pocock in Oudtshoorn 1911.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1911: First full performance of in the Drillsaal (Drill Hall) in Oudtshoorn in May 1911.
1932: Performed in Bloemfontein as Die Familiesaak by Die Vrystaatse Toneelskool, directed by Hendrik Hanekom.
Sources
Ludwig Wilhelm Berthold Binge. 1969. Ontwikkeling van die Afrikaanse toneel (1832-1950). Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.
Anna Minnaar-Vos 1969. Die Spel Gaan Voort: Die Verhaal van Hendrik en Mathilde Hanekom. Kaapstad: Tafelberg, pp. 96-110.
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