Athol Fugard, Renowned South African Playwright and Anti-Apartheid Voice, Dies at 92

Fugard's powerful works illuminated the injustices of apartheid and left an enduring legacy in global theatre.

Athol Fugard, South Africa's most celebrated playwright, passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 92.
Known for over 30 plays, including 'Sizwe Banzi Is Dead,' 'The Island,' and 'Master Harold'...and the Boys,' Fugard's works explored the human cost of apartheid.
Fugard broke racial barriers in theatre by staging multiracial productions during apartheid, often facing censorship and government harassment.
His semi-autobiographical stories, such as 'Master Harold'...and the Boys, reflected personal experiences and the broader societal wounds of South Africa's racial segregation.
Beyond theatre, Fugard's novel 'Tsotsi' was adapted into an Oscar-winning film, and he received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award for lifetime achievement in 2011.