A new spot of purple

CHALLENGING ROLE

create the hit single,

Masego Mothibakgomo over the role of Darlene.

She obtained her bachelors of arts in drama from the University of Pretoria and has had roles in Disney’s (as Nala and, later, the storyteller),

(Juliet),

directed by Ball State University’s Wendy Saver-Mortimer, and

Mothibakgomo is also a singer/ songwriter in the commercial music industry. Other artists returning to

include Didintle Khunou (as Celie), Sebe Leotlela (as Nettie), Dolly Louw, Andile Magxaki, Yamikani Mahaka-Phiri (as Harpo), Namisa Mdlalose, Phumi Mncayi, Neo Motaung (as Sofia), Tshepo Ncokoane, Thokozani Nzima, Funeka Peppeta, Aubrey Poo (as Mister) and Senzesihle Radebe. – The Color Purple will reopen at The Mandela at Joburg Theatre on August 7 and will run until September 2. To book, call 0861-670-670, go online at joburgtheatre.com or go to the Joburg Theatre box office. Patrons can also book online and pay at selected Pick n Pay stores. takes Khwezi … Say My Name,

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