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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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