Unlike in the United States, the way actors in South Africa are treated borders on exploitation
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
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The Market Theatre’s virtual offering, ‘Chilling with the Bard: A Shakespeare Season’, includes women performing traditionally male roles
The anthology was published by New York City publisher, Mantle Books and drew praise from African writers such as Chika Unigwe and Helon Habila.
With the 87th Academy Awards taking place on February 22, a few industry veterans spoke about being nominated at a later stage of their careers.
Former "Yizo Yizo" star Israel Makoe – who acts as a gangster in "Hard To Get" – says playing the role of a villain is "a way of educating people".
A war of words has broken out over the supply of television and film extras.
South African actress Daphney Hlomuka-Ngubane, popularly known as Sis May in the TV show S’gudi S’naysi, died on Wednesday.
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/ 27 September 2008
Legendary film star Paul Newman has died after a long battle with cancer, a spokesperson said on Saturday.
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/ 27 September 2008
Legendary film star Paul Newman has died after a long battle with cancer, a spokesperson said on Saturday.
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/ 16 September 2008
Writer and actor John Matshikiza, a long-time contributor to the Mail & Guardian, has died in Johannesburg.