Sarafina
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Noxolo Dlamini returns to the stage as Sarafina
Dlamini brings new life to a role born from resistance and South Africa’s historic youth uprising
Korner Talk | Burn, burn, burn: Steenhuisen’s ‘Sarafina’ moment
The opposition party’s flag-burning advert has ignited much criticism
Mbongeni Ngema and sanitising history
South Africa’s grotesque sexual violence statistics give credence to those who want to use his death and prominence to highlight the country’s sex crimes
Mbongeni Ngema dead, but his legacy will live on
Ngema’s flaws should not overshadow his remarkable contribution to South African cultural history This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…
Playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema killed in crash
He was the creator of the acclaimed musical and film Sarafina which explores the 1976 uprising led by black students
‘Sarafina!’ back with amandla
The remastered version of the movie made three decades ago is out and as relevant as ever
He has cornered the Market
A playful take on the sport of theatre by the theatre’s new artistic director, Greg Homann
Sarafina! is still with us as youth struggles continue
Decades later, Mbongeni Ngema’s work still has life lessons for South Africans in these dark days for our democracy
Khaya Sithole: ‘Sarafina’ doesn’t have ‘Friends’
Unlike in the United States, the way actors in South Africa are treated borders on exploitation
Mbongeni Ngema dismisses singer’s claims about ‘Sarafina!’ involvement
Musician Tu Nokwe wants recognition for being the brains behind the hit musical, but Mbongeni Ngema denies she played any part in its creation.