Rise ’76: Commemorating the legacy of the June 16 tragedy

The play 'Rise ’76', currently showing at the Baxter, explores the legacy of the June 16 tragedy, marking the 50th anniversary of the event where hundreds of children were killed in Soweto. Directed by Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni, the production features poignant testimonies, including the iconic photo of Hector Pieterson. The play adopts a documentary storytelling style, highlighting lesser-explored domestic moments related to this tragedy.