News24 | SATURDAY PROFILE | Richard Calland’s debut play captures the stage without Zuma, the Guptas or Des

Political analyst and now playwright Richard Calland (Supplied)

Political analyst and now playwright Richard Calland (Supplied)

British-born South African
political commentator Professor 
Richard Calland has penned his
first play called The Brothers, Number One and a Weekend Special. He
invites 
Muhammad Hussain to The Market Theatre to watch a
preview as they reflect truth manipulation and state capture.

Where were you when Des Van
Rooyen (Mr Weekend Special) was appointed finance minister of South Africa?

A new play, The Brothers, Number One and a Weekend Special, opened at The
Market Theatre in Johannesburg on Friday.

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