# Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has paid tribute to renowned South African playwright, actor, director and author Athol Fugard, describing him as a true patriot. The 92-year-old passed away over the weekend. His works included the play Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and the novel Tsotsi, which was adapted into an Oscar-winning film. Hill-Lewis says that beyond his literary achievements, Fugard’s commitment to justice and equality made him a pivotal figure in South Africa’s cultural and political spheres:
Cape Town mayor pays tribute to Civic Honour awardee Athol Fugard [SOUND]
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