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| − | ''[[Buzani Kubawo]]'' ( | + | ''[[Buzani Kubawo]]'' ("Ask father") is an [[isiXhosa]] play by [[W.K. Tamsanqa]]. |
| − | Also known as ''[[Buzani Ku Bawo]]'' | + | Also known as ''[[Buzani Ku Bawo]]''. |
==The original text== | ==The original text== | ||
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==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
| − | Translated into [[Setswana]] | + | Translated into [[Setswana]] [[Tswana]] as ''[[Botsang Rre]]'' by [[G.S. Gaetsewe]], and published in 1965 by [[Oxford University Press]]. |
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| + | It was subsequently translated into other local languages during the 1960s, including a version in [[Zulu]] by [[Mandla Sibiya]] called ''[[Buzani Kubaba]]'' and one in [[Southern Sotho]] by [[Mmamokolokolo Poho]] called ''[[Botsang Ntate]]''. The play was also adapted as a serial for radio and broadcast by the [[SABC]]. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| + | circa 1976: Performed by a high school in the Mbekweni township near Paarl[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbekweni], directed by the teacher [[Bram Mhlom]] with a cast that included the later professional actor [[Solomzi Bhisholo]]. | ||
| + | 19**: Broadcast as a radio serial by the [[SABC]] | ||
| − | 2017: Performed as ''[[Buzani Ku Bawo]]'' by [[Artscape]] to be taken on tour in the greater Cape Town area to be seen by thousands of isiXhosa learners, for whom it was a setwork book. Then performed at the [[Artscape Theatre]] from 19 to 29 July. Directed by [[Thokozile Ntshinga]], Director for Artscape’s Inclusive Arts Unit. | + | 2017: Performed as ''[[Buzani Ku Bawo]]'' by [[Artscape]] to be taken on tour in the greater Cape Town area to be seen by thousands of [[isiXhosa]] learners, for whom it was a setwork book. Then performed at the [[Artscape Theatre Centre]] from 19 to 29 July. Directed by [[Thokozile Ntshinga]], Director for Artscape’s Inclusive Arts Unit. |
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| + | 1923: Performed at the [[ArtsCape]] main theatre, opening on May 18. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| + | http://www.esaach.org.za/index.php?title=Tamsanqa,_W.K. | ||
isiXhosa culture comes to life at [[Artscape]] - 19/07/2017 - [[Artslink]].co.za News | isiXhosa culture comes to life at [[Artscape]] - 19/07/2017 - [[Artslink]].co.za News | ||
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| + | https://www.artscape.co.za/event/buzani-ku-bawo/ | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:08, 8 January 2024
Buzani Kubawo ("Ask father") is an isiXhosa play by W.K. Tamsanqa.
Also known as Buzani Ku Bawo.
Contents
The original text
A drama about love, family relationships and conflicts that arise when traditional expectations clash with changing values, it tells the story of Zwalakhe, who is indirectly responsible for the butchering of Gugulethi’s family, since he forced him to marry someone he did not love. The text was published by Oxford University Press in 1958. A second edition was published in 1998.
Translations and adaptations
Translated into Setswana Tswana as Botsang Rre by G.S. Gaetsewe, and published in 1965 by Oxford University Press.
It was subsequently translated into other local languages during the 1960s, including a version in Zulu by Mandla Sibiya called Buzani Kubaba and one in Southern Sotho by Mmamokolokolo Poho called Botsang Ntate. The play was also adapted as a serial for radio and broadcast by the SABC.
Performance history in South Africa
circa 1976: Performed by a high school in the Mbekweni township near Paarl[1], directed by the teacher Bram Mhlom with a cast that included the later professional actor Solomzi Bhisholo.
19**: Broadcast as a radio serial by the SABC
2017: Performed as Buzani Ku Bawo by Artscape to be taken on tour in the greater Cape Town area to be seen by thousands of isiXhosa learners, for whom it was a setwork book. Then performed at the Artscape Theatre Centre from 19 to 29 July. Directed by Thokozile Ntshinga, Director for Artscape’s Inclusive Arts Unit.
1923: Performed at the ArtsCape main theatre, opening on May 18.
Sources
http://www.esaach.org.za/index.php?title=Tamsanqa,_W.K.
isiXhosa culture comes to life at Artscape - 19/07/2017 - Artslink.co.za News
https://www.artscape.co.za/event/buzani-ku-bawo/
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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