Lunga Radebe News Today

Crimpelene, polyester,, georgette, berets and Scottish shirts were the order of the day on Sunday when August Wilson’s theatre show Fences opened at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Tumisho Masha has taken the lead role in 'Fences', the star-studded local adaptation of the classic American play by August Wilson, after Dr John Kani stepped down due to ill health.

"A bout of vertigo and the concurrent imbalance that it causes is precluding me from stepping on stage in this demanding role," said the legendary actor.

"A bout of vertigo and the concurrent imbalance that it causes is precluding me from stepping on stage in this demanding role," said the legendary actor.

Legendary actor John Kani is stepping down from the lead role he is playing in a theatre show Fences due to ill health.

Award-winning actor John Kani is stepping down from his lead role as Troy in a theatre show 'Fences' due to ill health.