DR JOHN KANI MAKES HISTORY! By Mavi Ngcobo Comments Legendary playwright and actor Dr John Kani will be honoured with the Pragnell Shakespeare Birthday Award at Moonyeenn Lee & Associates. legendary playwright and actor John Kani will be honoured with the Pragnell Shakespeare Birthday Award at Moonyeenn Lee & Associates in Joburg on Friday, 7 May. The award recognises his outstanding achievement in extending the appreciation and enjoyment of the works of William Shakespeare and the general understanding and knowledge of Shakespeare. It was introduced in 1990 by Pragnell the Jeweller based in Stratford-upon-Avon in Mayfair and is represented yearly. Each year, the recipient for the award is chosen by the committee of representatives from The Shakespeare Trust and Royal Shakespeare Company.