WALE (Wits Arts and Literature Experience) is the flagship event on the Wits calendar and has established itself as one the premier festivals in South Africa showcasing the best that Wits has to offer in dramatic arts, film, music, literature, theatre, dance and more. Under the theme "90 years of creativity", the festival runs from 9 - 12 May 2012.

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Highlights

The Khabi Mngoma Memorial Lecture will take place on the 11th May 2012 at the Wits Main Theatre – Time: 19h00

A highlight for African musical heritage, during WALE 5.0 will be the Khabi Mngoma Memorial Lecture. Khabi Mngoma had a vast influence on African music, through his extensive career as a leading academic and cultural activist in the service of music. Prof. Mngoma is also the father of singer Sibongile Khumalo, and musician Lindumuzi Mngoma.

The lecture will be presented by Dr Reuel Khoza to honour the man, his life and his work.  There will be several aspects to the evening:  Dr Sipho Nzimande, a former student of Prof Mngoma and Sibongile Khumalo, will be in conversation and respond to the lecture. Read more»

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