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 His stage work began when he joined [[Gibson Kente]]’s company as a teenager, performing in works such as ''[[How Long?]]'', ''[[I Believe]]'', ''[[Beyond a Song]]'' and ''[[Mama and the Load]]''.
-In 1982 Michaels and [[McIntosh Khoale]] formed a group called [[Melisizwe Community Theatre]] (also referred to as [[Melisizwe Theatre]]) for which they wrote, directed and acted in ''[[The Eye]]'' (1982). Specialising in community theatre, the company uses the arts to educate and inspire young people, mainly through productions that addressed social issues such as substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.
+In 1982 Michaels and [[McIntosh Khoale]] formed a group called [[Melisizwe Community Theatre]] (also referred to as [[Melisizwe Theatre]]) for which they wrote, directed and acted in ''[[The Eye]]'' (1982). Specialising in community theatre, the company uses the arts to educate and inspire young people, mainly through productions that addressed social issues such as substance abuse and teenage pregnancy. Other productions include  ''[[Ababhemi]]'' (1988, created  by Michaels and  [[Duma Mnembe]].
 Other productions over the years have included ''[[Die Swerfjare van Poppie Nongena]]'' at the [[State Theatre]] (1983);  ''[[Survival]]'' (1984 - which his 2024 obituary in wrongly claims that he had also written the play).
-He later also founded the production company '''[[Melisizwe Productions]]''' and created the production ''[[Ababhemi]]'' (1988) with [[Duma Mnembe]].
+He later also founded the production company '''[[Melisizwe Productions]]''' and
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 Other productions over the years have included ''[[Die Swerfjare van Poppie Nongena]]'' at the [[State Theatre]] (1983);  ''[[Survival]]'' (1984 - which his 2024 obituary in wrongly claims that he had also written the play).
-He later also founded the production company [[Melisizwe Productions]] and created the production ''[[Ababhemi]]'' (1988) with [[Duma Mnembe]].
+He later also founded the production company '''[[Melisizwe Productions]]''' and created the production ''[[Ababhemi]]'' (1988) with [[Duma Mnembe]].
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 In 1982 Michaels and [[McIntosh Khoale]] formed a group called [[Melisizwe Community Theatre]] (also referred to as [[Melisizwe Theatre]]) for which they wrote, directed and acted in ''[[The Eye]]'' (1982). Specialising in community theatre, the company uses the arts to educate and inspire young people, mainly through productions that addressed social issues such as substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.
-Other productions over the years have included ''[[Die Swerfjare van Poppie Nongena]]'' at the [[State Theatre]] (1983);  ''[[Survival]]'' (1984 - His 2024 obituary in wrongly claims that he had also written the play).
+Other productions over the years have included ''[[Die Swerfjare van Poppie Nongena]]'' at the [[State Theatre]] (1983);  ''[[Survival]]'' (1984 - which his 2024 obituary in wrongly claims that he had also written the play).
 He later also founded the production company [[Melisizwe Productions]] and created the production ''[[Ababhemi]]'' (1988) with [[Duma Mnembe]].

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 Other productions over the years have included ''[[Die Swerfjare van Poppie Nongena]]'' at the [[State Theatre]] (1983);  ''[[Survival]]'' (1984 - His 2024 obituary in wrongly claims that he had also written the play).
 He later also founded the production company [[Melisizwe Productions]] and created the production ''[[Ababhemi]]'' (1988) with [[Duma Mnembe]].
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 His stage work began when he joined [[Gibson Kente]]’s company as a teenager, performing in works such as ''[[How Long?]]'', ''[[I Believe]]'', ''[[Beyond a Song]]'' and ''[[Mama and the Load]]''.
-In 1982 Michaels and [[McIntosh Khoale]] formed a group called [[Melisizwe Community Theatre]] for which they wrote, directed and acted in ''[[The Eye]]'' (1982). This later became [[Melisizwe Productions]]. Specialising in community theatre, the company uses the arts to educate and inspire young people, mainly through productions that addressed social issues such as substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.
+In 1982 Michaels and [[McIntosh Khoale]] formed a group called [[Melisizwe Community Theatre]] (also referred to as [[Melisizwe Theatre]]) for which they wrote, directed and acted in ''[[The Eye]]'' (1982). Specialising in community theatre, the company uses the arts to educate and inspire young people, mainly through productions that addressed social issues such as substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.
-Michaels appeared in ''[[Die Swerfjare van Poppie Nongena]]'' at the [[State Theatre]] (1983).
+Other productions over the years have included ''[[Die Swerfjare van Poppie Nongena]]'' at the [[State Theatre]] (1983);  ''[[Survival]]'' (1984 - His 2024 obituary in wrongly claims that he had also written the play).
-In 1984, he starred in a production of ''[[Survival]]'', which highlighted the harsh realities of apartheid-era prison systems. (His 2024 obituary in wrongly claims that he had also written the play).
+He later also founded the production company [[Melisizwe Productions]] and created the production ''[[Ababhemi]]'' (1988) with [[Duma Mnembe]].
-He created the production ''[[Ababhemi]]'' with [[Duma Mnembe]] in 1988.
+In 1984, he starred in a production of ''[[Survival]]'', which highlighted the harsh realities of apartheid-era prison systems. (His 2024 obituary in wrongly claims that he had also written the play).
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 Kaunda Selisho. 2024. Obituary: Celebrating the life and legacy of Darlington Michaels, South Africa's beloved 'Papa G' ''[[News24]]'' 15 September 2024.
 [https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/news/obituary-celebrating-the-life-and-legacy-of-darlington-michaels-south-africas-beloved-papa-g-20240915]
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 He began his acting career as a teenager during the [[Apartheid]] years, joining the legendary [[Gibson Kente]]'s company, later moving on to film and TV, becoming a household name for his portrayla of Georgie "Papa G" Zamdela on the long-running soap opera ''[[Isidingo]]''.
-He passed away on 14 September, 2024 after a short illness.
+He passed away on 14 September, 2024 after a short illness, survived by his wife, two children, and six grandchildren.
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