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National treasure: John Kani has always believed in approaching the artistic process as an honest journey, and with an open heart. (Paul Botes/M&G)
ACTING

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

  • Athandiwe Saba
7 min read
(Encounters film festival)
JOHN KANI

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.

  • Zaza Hlalethwa
2 min read
Actor John Kani is living proof that is is possible to build a successful career as a performance artist
ATHOL FUGARD

John Kani, the king of South African theatre

He’s been arrested, he’s been stabbed, but he still promotes performance arts

  • Kelebogile Motswatswa
5 min read