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.
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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.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1989: - A musical directed by Barney Simon, Rachid Lanie and performers. Cast : Jennifer Ferguson, Gcina Mhlope, Thembi Mtshali, Sophie Mgcina.
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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