Inyanga

In Nguni languages, Inyanga can refer to a specific occupation (i.a. a herbalist), but it can also refer to a play by Barney Simon and cast.

Inyanga (the term)

The term

An Inyanga is generally a herbalist and traditional African healer, who may or may not also have psychic and prophetic powers.

For more on the term, see the ESAT entry on witch doctor.

Sources

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

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Inyanga (the play)

The original text

Inyanga is a play created in workshop by Barney Simon and cast.

Performance history in South Africa

1989: - A musical directed by Barney Simon. Cast : Jennifer Ferguson, Gcina Mhlope, Thembi Mtshali, Sophie Mgcina.

By Barney Simon, Rachid Lanie and performers

Sources

Pat Schwartz 1988. The Best of Company: The Story of Johannesburg's Market Theatre. Johannesburg: Ad Donker.

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

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