John Kani and Zakes Mda are leading masterclasses at the Iphulo Drama Festival, inspiring theatre, writing and directing talent across the Eastern Cape
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
South Africa has lost a moral giant as the playwright who challenged injustice through art dies at 92
The multitalented octogenarian speaks to us about his award – and so much more
Plot shows how women characters refuse to be victims in a conflict situation
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
Few black thinkers and creatives in the United States seem able to grapple with the implications of their Americocentrism in relation to Africa
Very early into making her mark as an actress and theatre maker, Nkonyeni set out for a politically charged career in the arts.
He’s been arrested, he’s been stabbed, but he still promotes performance arts
Emotive performances and a willingness to share were his enduring qualities, writes Kwanele Sosibo
Known primarily for starring in the Fugard-directed plays, Ntshona has also enjoyed a lengthy film career
Directed by James Ngcobo and starring a superb cast, ‘The Suit’ reinforces the quality and tradition of plays put on the Market Theatre stage
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.
The 51st Fleur de Cap Threatre Awards were held in Cape Town on Sunday, March 20. The awards recognise artists across the threatre specctrum.
Renowned actor and playwright John Kani talks to Brent Meersman about his new play, "Missing", now showing at the Baxter Theatre.
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.
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.
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.
Through theatre ordinary people can address difficult issues, writes Percy Zvomuya.
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’
