Obituaries

‘Visionary’ South African businessman Douw Steyn dies

South African billionaire and businessman Douw Steyn, who founded the BGL Insurance Group and was a good friend of late…

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Trailblazing African film-maker and Cannes winner dies

Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, one of the pioneers of African cinema, has died aged 84. His daughter, Mariam Cissé,…

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Athol Fugard: Death of a great South African playwright

Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, was widely acclaimed as one of South Africa's greatest playwrights. The son of…

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