Kani and Mda take centre stage at Iphulo Drama Festival
John Kani and Zakes Mda are leading masterclasses at the Iphulo Drama Festival, inspiring theatre, writing and directing talent across the Eastern Cape
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Inside the New Creative Academies Shaping South Africa’s Next Generation of Storytellers
South Africa’s creative sector is evolving as John Kani and Maumela Mahuwa launch academies designed to upskill performers, empower filmmakers and reshape African storytelling
Acts of resistance: The Market Theatre’s enduring power 49 years on
A stage where South Africa’s truth and imagination have lived for 49 fearless years
The final curtain: Remembering Athol Fugard’s theatre of conscience
South Africa has lost a moral giant as the playwright who challenged injustice through art dies at 92
John Kani, OBE: The master of storytelling
The multitalented octogenarian speaks to us about his award – and so much more
War talk is not cheap, the play ‘Ruined’ shows
Plot shows how women characters refuse to be victims in a conflict situation
Q&A Sessions: From sangomas to the world’s biggest stages, John Kani has seen it all
His father took him to isangoma when he wanted to be an actor. Today Dr John Kani is revered the world over. He tells Athandiwe Saba about his passions
Beyoncé and the Heart of Darkness
Few black thinkers and creatives in the United States seem able to grapple with the implications of their Americocentrism in relation to Africa
Another New Brighton veteran bids us farewell
Very early into making her mark as an actress and theatre maker, Nkonyeni set out for a politically charged career in the arts.
John Kani, the king of South African theatre
He’s been arrested, he’s been stabbed, but he still promotes performance arts
Actor, humanist, mentor
Emotive performances and a willingness to share were his enduring qualities, writes Kwanele Sosibo
Winston Ntshona put his body in the line of fire
Known primarily for starring in the Fugard-directed plays, Ntshona has also enjoyed a lengthy film career
Dusting off The Suit
Directed by James Ngcobo and starring a superb cast, ‘The Suit’ reinforces the quality and tradition of plays put on the Market Theatre stage
Land and patriarchy take centre stage in Kani and Mda’s recent collaborative play
The director-writer duo of John Kani and Zakes Mda taps into a relevant South Africa topic, but could do more to deepen the conversation.
Theatre creatives honoured in Cape Town
The 51st Fleur de Cap Threatre Awards were held in Cape Town on Sunday, March 20. The awards recognise artists across the threatre specctrum.
John Kani on his new play, ‘Missing’
Renowned actor and playwright John Kani talks to Brent Meersman about his new play, "Missing", now showing at the Baxter Theatre.
Two’s company: Friends and rivals set the stage alight
It looks as though the stage that was for long John Kani’s has grown a foot wider to accommodate his son and his peers, writes Percy Zvomuya.
Lekker local on a role
When it emerged that Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson had been cast as Winnie Mandela in a biopic of the Struggle matriarch, there was an uproar.
Anarchy would’ve helped Saftas
A hint of anarchy would have served the theme of the Safta Awards well — after all, that too is part of the South African story.
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Collective catharsis
Through theatre ordinary people can address difficult issues, writes Percy Zvomuya.
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Taking plays to print
If plays stay on stage, never making their way on to the page, South Africans could lose an important aspect of their culture. But not if Robin Malan’
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Finding freedom in captivity
IN The Island, two political prisoners on Robben Island perform a version of Antigone to their cellmates and their warders.
