I had to look at white people as fellow South Africans and fellow partners in building a new South Africa. — John Kani Copy Share Image
I was the generation who hated the white man, despised him, wanted to shoot him. — John Kani Copy Share Image
All over the world, there is someone sitting in a cell because he or she is not allowed freedom of expression. — John Kani Copy Share Image
I still remember the moment when my teacher, Mr. Budaza, walked into class and said, 'Today we are going to study 'Julius Caesar,' one… — John Kani Copy Share Image
I have never been attracted to television work. Even to appear in series and soapies. I have always appeared in theatre and major movies,… — John Kani Copy Share Image
Working with my friend Sir Antony Sher is truly one of the highlights of my career as an artist. — John Kani Copy Share Image
In Australia, I almost became a counsellor. At the end of each performance there would be a queue of sobbing people backstage. They all… — John Kani Copy Share Image
What does Macbeth want? What does Shakespeare want? What does Othello want? What does James want? What does Arthur Miller want when he wrote?… — John Kani Copy Share Image
Every time there is a movie that tells a South African story, it is done by someone who must be taught the right way… — John Kani Copy Share Image
In South Africa, it is different. When you are born not even your father knows what is going to happen in your life. — John Kani Copy Share Image
