M.A. (African Languages) / The aim of this study is to make a critical survey of the development of Northern Sotho drama and specifically the treatment of kingship in Marangrang and Tswala e a Ja. Kingship in real life is usually accompanied by conflicts. The dramatists Maloma and Makgaleng in Marangrang and Tswala e a Ja respectively are aware of this fact.' The two texts are based on kingship conflicts. Conflict is an important element in drama, especially tragedy. Kingship is studied under the Characterization, Plot and Dialogue.