The After effect _ Soweto 1995
| When: | Wednesday, 12 February 2025 - Thursday, 13 February 2025 |
| Where: | Amphitheatre |
| Start time: | 12:00 |
| Enquiries: | Bridget van Oerle at bridget@thebuzhive.co.za |
A production of the Pitso Ya Kalaneng - A Call to Theatre programme
THE AFTER EFFECT _ SOWETO 1995 a play that revolves around the life of Joe Makinta, a 49-year-old activist and revolutionary, released from prison after serving 18 years for anti-apartheid activism. Joe returns to his community, only to find that his wife, Thandi, has married his former comrade and friend, Moses, "Ta'Moss" Qoka, who is now the Minister of Safety and Security. Joe struggles to come to terms with the betrayal and the fact that his community seems to have forgotten his sacrifices. He also discovers that, Ta'Moss sealed a deal with the apartheid regime, which led to Joe's imprisonment. The community is revealed to be under some sort of mind control, triggered by a robotic system program instilled in their ears, which prevents them from discussing apartheid.
Writer/Director: Tebogo Queen Kobo
Cast: Mathapelo Badye/Matlhatsi Ntuli/Matimu Manganyi/Tanique Grootboom/Lethabo Ngcobo
Thapelo Kobo
Genre: Drama
Date & Times: 12 February @ 12h30 & 13 February @ 12h30
Stage Manager: Atalia Ntimbane
Technical Crew: Themba Nkabinde/Xaba Ntjana/Anele Ngema
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