Grandson tells Matenge�s life on stage
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Gobe Matenge PIC: TETO MOKAILA
Renowned stage actor, Teto Mokaila is set to tell the life story of his grandfather in a one man play that will be showcased at the festival three times at the Moving Space. The festival is scheduled to start on April 1.
The 91-year-old Matenge’s prominence rose when he fearlessly fought for the recognition of iKalanga language in the country and schools.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...