Sons of Nelson reimagines Sarafina

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 0 Views |

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.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Seabelo Modibe speaking during the unveiling of nominees for the BOMU Music Awards

BOMU music awards nominees unveiled

Laone Choeunyane | 5 m ago

INSIDE CHELLZ KITCHEN

Mitchelle Phetlhe | 7 m ago

'Volunteer culture holds back sport growth'

Kabelo Boranabi | 10 m ago

Clubs are struggling and dying in plain sight but there is no dialogue

Mqondisi Dube | 13 m ago

Chiefs resume contract negotiations with Fortune

Calistus Kolantsho | 16 m ago

FIFA, FIFPRO sign game-changing agreement

Mqondisi Dube | 18 m ago

BDF Cheetahs muscle out Jwaneng in Women’s 15s

Calistus Kolantsho | 20 m ago

Men urged to stop bulldozing women in netball

Calistus Kolantsho | 26 m ago

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...

Mmegi Editor | 12 June 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.