Mhele Challenge reignites The Old Days

Mhele players ponder next wove PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Mhele players ponder next wove PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Local cultural magazine The Culturati on Saturday hosted the first ever Mhele Challenge, with 32 participants competing for the crown to determine the last kgori standing.

Mhele, a traditional game, attracted a mix of both the young and old. But it was the elderly players who dominated the games, beating the youngsters.

Mhele also known as Morabaraba or mmele is a traditional two-player strategy board game usually played with stones or charcoal as counters.

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