The Lawsuit of the Twins

by S.E.K. Mqhayi, T. Mabeqa (Translation)

"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.

83 pages, Paperback

Published March 26, 2020

About the author

Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi was a Xhosa poet and historian.