Die Familie Zaak
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Die Familie Zaak ("The case about the family") is a full-length Afrikaans comedy by C.J. Langenhoven.
The title was later adapted to modern Afrikaans spelling as Die Familiesaak.
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.
Performenaces
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.
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