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In conversation with Leleti Khumalo about the new release of Sarafina!

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, we're now getting the chance to watch a digitally remastered IMAX version of Mbongeni Ngema’s SARAFINA! Phil caught up with the star of Sarafina! Leleti Khumalo to talk about the film's impact on South Africa and some of the unreleased footage and music now in the new version. Sarafina is now be released for one week at selected show times at the following cinemas: Blue Route, CapeGate, Somerset, and V&A.  The tickets to experience Sarafina at Ster Kinekor cinemas will be at a reduced ticket price of R 50.00 each to make it affordable for the public.
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