The Lawsuit of the Twins

ISBN: 9780190744397
Author: S.E.K. Mqhayi, translated by T. Mabeqa

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“I’m laying a charge!” Which of the twins – Babini or Wele – should inherit the homestead when their father dies? This classic tale of a court case among the Xhosa in precolonial times shows how the law and justice were applied with wisdom and consultation, and the importance of social values in these rulings.

The Lawsuit of the Twins is one of eight titles which form part of Africa Pulse, a series of translations into English of well-known African literary works, widely considered as classics in their original languages.

"I’m laying a charge!" Which of the twins - Babini or Wele - should inherit the homestead when their father dies? This classic tale of a court case among the Xhosa in precolonial times shows how the law and justice were applied with wisdom and consultation, and the importance of social values in these rulings.

The Lawsuit of the Twins is one of eight titles which form part of Africa Pulse, a series of translations into English of well-known African literary works, widely considered as classics in their original languages.

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