Legendary Anti-Apartheid Playwright Athol Fugard Passes Away at 92

Renowned South African playwright Athol Fugard, celebrated for his anti-apartheid works, passed away at 92 on March 8, 2025. His plays, including “The Blood Knot,” “‘Master Harold’…and the Boys,” and “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead,” powerfully depicted the harsh realities of apartheid, earning international acclaim. Fugard co-founded theatre groups that defied segregation laws, collaborating with Black artists despite government opposition. His novel “Tsotsi” was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film in 2006. Fugard’s fearless storytelling significantly influenced global theatre and the fight against racial injustice.