Athol Fugard: A great South African playwright

Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, wrote more than 30 plays in a career that spanned seven decades.

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The son of an Afrikaner mother, he was best known for his politically charged plays challenging the racist system of apartheid.

Paying tribute to Fugard, South Africa's Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie hailed him as "a fearless storyteller who laid bare the harsh realities of apartheid through his plays".

"We were cursed with apartheid, but blessed with great artists who shone a light on its impact and helped to guide us out of it. We owe a huge debt to this late, wonderful man," McKenzie added.

Fugard wrote more than 30 plays in a career that spanned 70 years, making his mark with The Blood Knot in 1961.

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