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Sons of Nelson reimagines Sarafina

Sons of Nelson: Letters From Across The Border, comes at a fitting moment during Youth Month and ahead of the June 16 commemoration of the 1976 Soweto Uprising PICS: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Sons of Nelson: Letters From Across The Border, comes at a fitting moment during Youth Month and ahead of the June 16 commemoration of the 1976 Soweto Uprising PICS: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Fresh from its successful Saturday staging, Sons of Nelson: Letters From Across The Border has struck a powerful chord among audiences in Botswana. Written and directed by Thato Akoonyatse, the production comes at a fitting moment during Youth Month and ahead of the June 16 commemoration of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.

For Akoonyatse, the inspiration came from a fascination with moments in history when ordinary people are called upon to make extraordinary choices.

"What drew me most was the courage of young people who refused to accept injustice as normal," she said. "Their stories continue to resonate because they remind us of the power of collective action and the importance of protecting human dignity," she added.

Editor's Comment
WUC must fix its pipes, not just say sorry

“Clean water, the essence of life and a birthright for everyone, must become available to all people now.”– Michel CousteauWe see notices for Block 6, Extension 11, Gaborone, Francistown; the list grows every week. It is good that WUC warns consumers, but so many warnings point to a deep problem. Water pipes are old and falling apart. And the people who pay the bills are the ones suffering.When a main pipe bursts, taps run dry. Families in...

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