Crisis of Conscience

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Crisis of Conscience is a play by Walter Chakela (?-)

The original text

The play problematises interactions between black and white citizens by exploring multiracialism from an Africanist perspective. The play’s theme suggests that the shift in the socio-political terrain from exclusive political power by whites and increasing political assertiveness by blacks, could only lead to “problems” in everyday social interaction.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

1986: Presented at Funda Centre. In the cast were Pinky Morule, Leslie Lesenyane, Irene Komane, Hanna Moroeng, Gomotsegang Moagi and Israel Mokone.

Sources

Xaba, Andile. 2021. 'Collective memory and the construction of a historical narrative, analysis and interpretation of selected Soweto-based community plays (1984–1994)'. Unpublished PhD thesis.

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