Obituaries

Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies

Ghanaian music legend and saxophonist Teddy Osei, who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has died aged 88. The talented drummer…

Mark Wilberforce Mark Wilberforce

‘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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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…

Farouk Chothia Farouk Chothia