Matsemela Manaka
Matsemela Manaka was a prominent South African playwright and director known for his powerful storytelling that addressed the struggles and triumphs of black South Africans during apartheid. His work at The Market Theatre contributed to its reputation as a space for revolutionary art and activism. Manaka’s influence on the theatre community continues to be felt, as he remains an inspirational figure for aspiring artists.
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He remembers sitting in the Market’s bar talking to the late Matsemela Manaka about theatre and life.
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