Fegard was one of the few white South African artists who created anti-apartheid work along the height of separation.
Directly, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s contribution, an exceptional storyteller who prepared a strong ant-apartheid work, greeted Athol Fugard.
“Athol Fugard has become injustices accused of millions of white Africans, among millions of white Africans, and their eyes, in accused of their names,” he said.
Fugar’s death was reported to be 92 years old on Saturday.
The support of the anti-apartheid struggle used the influential voice to wake the conscience of the international audience.
“As a country, we were able to respect Athol Fugard, who was respected with the silver national order of the legendary Athol Fugard,” said Ramaphosa.
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Born Harold Athol Lanigan Fugard, in June 11, 1932 in Middelburg, East Cape, Fegard Port Elizabeth, grew in known as Elizabeth.
“We were cursed with apartheid, but we have blessed with great artists that help him light to the influence and guide us. This late, beautiful people,” he said. Minister of Sports, Art and Culture Gayton Mckenzie.
After Huguenot and Ireland landing, he began his career as a free writer for evening posting to SABC without joining SABAC.
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First, Fugard, who was included in the acting, soon revealed the passion for writing and theater.
His first theater work, Training roomIn addition, a lot of depressions at a time when they want to divide the South Africans, a lot of depressions have bravely rejected the segregating policy.
This defective position was banned by the Government of Apartheid in many works.
The Fugard Theater in six regions in the Cape Theater stands as a suitable tribute for a person who does not match his life and work, and this will continue to inspire the creative specialist offspring.
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‘A fearless storyteller’
McKenzie said Fugard was a fearless storyteller.
“Athol Fugard was a naked storyteller, who voted to those who voted by pressures, and the rigid realities of apartheid with their plays,” McKenzie said.
“The influence of its influence on the South African theater and the global stage will continue to resonate for generations.”
Lifelight, Fugard multi-Tony Awards, including many Tony Awards, including Fleur du Cap Lifetime Success Award and Lifetime Achievements South Africa Vita Award (1998).
I’m deeply saddened by the passage of my dear friend Athol Fugardin. May the soul rest in eternal peace. Elder 🌹 pic.twitter.com/bvrkrczuxb
– John Kani Ois Obe (@Kani_elder) 9 March 2025
Was marked by Fugard in 1985 Time magazine For the largest active drama in the English-speaking world.
The English was a member of the Academy of Royal Literature and the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
“I am very sad with the passage of my dear friend Athol Fugardin. May the Spirit rest in peace,” he said, “John Kani, who has been cooperating for a long time.
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