Cattle are an integral part of traditional Zulu culture, and status in a community is measured by the condition and number of livestock a family owns. Each animal is named and identified by its markings, and those that are pure white or black are usually given up into the care of the King, who is regarded as the true custodian of these rare beasts.

Now Durban-based production company, Dizzy Dragonfly is set to educate youngsters about Nguni cattle in the new children’s play, Inkonyane Engenegama.

Created by award-winning writer, Clinton Marius, the production is translated into isiZulu and directed by Mpume Mthombeni, who was previously seen in Tin Bucket Drum, iPuppeti, The Game, Amagama Amathathu, Rain, Macbeth, Othello, Godspell, and who is well-known for her portrayal of Regina in the radio soapie, Lollipop Lane.

The story traces the journey that a young Zulu boy must take in order to set right a terrible wrong that he has committed. The play teaches children about honesty and taking responsibility for one’s actions.

Featuring Sifiso Cele, Musa Ntuli, Noluthando Kubeka and Qaphela Makhoba, this hour-long play runs at Stable Theatre from Tuesday, 12 to Saturday, 16 February at 10:00. Tickets are R25 per person (R20 per person for block bookings of 20 or more). To book or for more information, call Phila Miya on 031 309 2513 or 079 043 2043.