'Today is the last day of the show' — Maake KaNcube on 'Nothing But The Truth'

22 October 2023 - 18:00
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Sello Maake KaNcube playing the Sipho Mkhanya character on a play written by John Kani.
Sello Maake KaNcube playing the Sipho Mkhanya character on a play written by John Kani.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi

Thespian Sello Maake KaNcube says he has had an amazing run on Nothing But The Truth, which is on stage for the last time on Sunday. 

The show, directed by Charmaine Weir-Smith, opened for a second run this year at Theatre on the Square in Sandton after popular demand on October 4.

Taking to his Instagram timeline, KaNcube penned a lengthy post thanking those who made the show possible.

“It has been an amazing three weeks of sheer excellence and brilliance from the cast that I have had the honour of sharing the stage with. Today is the last day of the show, last day in the year that I will be on stage! Till we meet again next year with another amazing production. We will be reprising THE SUIT. God willing! See you later at @theatreonthesquare as we bow out,” he wrote.

The seasoned actor also thanked his co-stars who were in the theatre production with him. 

“Thank you to @ziaphora_d and @mbalinhlaphoo, your commitment and passion for the arts is going to take you places you are yet to dream about!!! To our Director @charmaine_weirsmith we could not have done this without your leadership and guidance. Thank you for your patience and dedication. We did it!!! To the one I hold dear to my heart our producer @pearlmaakekancube your professionalism is unmatched, even when I’m the eye of the storm you still held a good head on your shoulders! Thank you for loving me enough to love and respect what I do for a living! Thank you MaMbewe . You are loved.”

Previously speaking to TimesLIVE playwright John Kani said he wrote Nothing but the Truth in 2001 when he was struggling with forgiveness after his brother's murder by police in 1985.

“I could understand why there was truth and reconciliation. I understand why it was important for South Africa to move forward. But I couldn't reconcile such a waste of a young life. So my anger stayed with me,” he said.


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