AFDA, in collaboration with HSRC Press, recently hosted the launch of Soweto’s Theatre of Resistance (1984–1994) by Andile Xaba at the AFDA Cape Town campus for an evening of storytelling, history and reflection.
This powerful work explores the development of township theatre during a pivotal time in South Africa’s history, highlighting the lives and contributions of legendary practitioners such as Gibson Kente, Matsemela Manaka, and Maishe Maponya.
The event brought together creatives, scholars and industry professionals
Engaging conversations unpacked the legacy of resistance theatre
A celebration of the artists and communities who kept storytelling alive.
Through shared memories, dialogue and reflection, the evening honoured not only a publication, but a vital chapter in South Africa’s cultural and theatrical heritage.
AFDA continues to create spaces where history, creativity and industry intersect.