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Originally the title of a satirical play by [[Mike van Graan]] (2007), it became the generic name of a series of four satirical plays written by Van Graan and produced by [[MVG Productions]]. The title of the original play was changed to fit in with the series, which consists of: .  
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''[[ Bafana Republic]]'' was the original title of a satirical play by [[Mike van Graan]] (2007). This became the generic name of a series of four satirical plays written by Van Graan and produced by [[MVG Productions]].
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==The series==
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Using South African football as metaphor, the plays offer a satirical look at life in South Africa. The title of the original play was changed to fit in with the series, which consists of:   
  
 
''[[Bafana Republic 1]]'' (2007)
 
''[[Bafana Republic 1]]'' (2007)

Latest revision as of 07:02, 26 March 2024

Bafana Republic was the original title of a satirical play by Mike van Graan (2007). This became the generic name of a series of four satirical plays written by Van Graan and produced by MVG Productions.

The series

Using South African football as metaphor, the plays offer a satirical look at life in South Africa. The title of the original play was changed to fit in with the series, which consists of:

Bafana Republic 1 (2007)

Bafana Republic 2: Extra Time (2008)

Bafana Republic 3: Penalty Shootout (2009)

Bafana Republic 4: Final Whistle (2010)

Banyana Republic (2011)

Sources

http://mikevangraan.co.za/plays/comedy-satire

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