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Shaleen Surtie-Richards

Bitter Winter — Veteran playwright Paul Slabolepszy’s ode to theatre and the art of acting

Maverick Life

Bitter Winter — Veteran playwright Paul Slabolepszy’s ode to theatre and the art of acting

By Marianne Thamm

Arts and culture a multibillion-rand industry, so why are our artists dying in poverty?

South Africa

Arts and culture a multibillion-rand industry, so why are our artists dying in poverty?

By Fergus Turner

The death of Shaleen Surtie-Richards ‘is a wake-up call to care’ for South African artists

South Africa

The death of Shaleen Surtie-Richards ‘is a wake-up call to care’ for South African artists

By Sandisiwe Shoba

My Shaleen Surtie-Richards, an iconic star who had gravitas that could not be taught

South Africa

My Shaleen Surtie-Richards, an iconic star who had gravitas that could not be taught

By Marc Lottering