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Anti-Apartheid and taboo-breaking playwright Athol Fugard dies at 92
One of South Africa’s most celebrated playwrights, Athol Fugard, has died at the age of 92 after a long illlness at his home, in Cape Town, on Saturday.
Fugard, also a renowned novelist, actor and director, was a revolutionary force in the South African arts, having penned more than 30 plays that brought attention to the injustices inherent in the apartheid system.
His commitment to social justice extended beyond theatre, as he insisted on producing his works in venues where audiences were not segregated, demonstrating a profound dedication to equality and inclusivity.
Among his notable works are masterpieces such as The Blood Knot, Hello and Goodbye, Master Harold and the Boys, and The Road to Mecca, each of which has left an indelible mark on audiences both locally and internationally.…
