Joe Rassool

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Yousuf S. (Joe) Rassool(1928-). Writer, actor.

Biography

Rassool grew up in Cape Town and currently (according to a 2003 source) lives and teaches in England. He taught for many years in Worcester.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

He was a member of the Trafalgar Players in Cape Town in the 1950s.

He has had roles in Here Endeth the First Lesson (Woodstock Town Hall, 1950), Hour of Glory (best play at the Scopus Club Drama Festival, 1956).

He wrote the novel The Valley Awakes, published in 2003.

Sources

Cape Argus, 13 June 2003.

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