Asanda Ruda
Asanda Ruda is a rising star in the South African arts scene, known for her innovative approach to performance and storytelling. Recently featured at the National Arts Festival, Ruda is one of the six recipients of the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards, highlighting her as a significant voice in contemporary South African theatre.
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Recent news mentions
Asanda Ruda presents KEMET — Black Lands, a reclamation of space and identity through movement.
Heritage Day at Zeitz MOCAA, Friends of Feya Faku in Durban, Poetry at Market Theatre – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-19
Asanda Ruda is this year’s Standard Bank Young Artist for Dance, known for her powerful performances that blend protest and lyricism.
Asanda Ruda’s body of healing – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-22
Six trailblazers — Asanda Ruda, Siya Charles, Muneyi, Calvin Ratladi, Modise Sekgothe and Nyakallo Maleke — will debut genre-pushing work across theatre, music, jazz, dance, poetry and visual arts.
National Arts Festival, Thandiswa live at the Lyric, Sisonke Afrohouse – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-27
