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Sons of Nelson reimagines Sarafina

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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.

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Sons of Nelson reimagines Sarafina