Angus Gibson, Teboho Mahlatsi
Yizo yizo
Edition 2002
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Drama
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Dialogue:
Zulu, English
Director:
Angus Gibson, Teboho Mahlatsi
Composer:
Philip Miller
With:
Mmabatho Mogomotsi, Lorraine Mphephi, Innocent Masuku
Yizo Yizo (township slang for the way it is) is a 13-part drama tackling the head-on problems endemic to the South African education system – a breakdown in the culture of learning and teaching, a sense of helplessness among parents, learners and teachers, drug abuse, gangsterism, rape … The series explores these issues in a racy, hard-hitting way that will rivet viewers. The place, the people, the language, the style of dress and even the pulsating kwaito music are typical of many township schools, giving authenticity to the drama. The series, which has been commissioned by the Department of Education, is bold and direct – even shocking in places.
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Director
Angus Gibson, Teboho Mahlatsi
Composer
Philip Miller
With
Mmabatho Mogomotsi, Lorraine Mphephi, Innocent Masuku
Scenario
Teboho Mahlatsi
Director of Photography
Dewald Aukema, Robert Malpage
Editor
Jeremy Briers, Vuyani Sondlo, Catherine Meyburgh, Richard Starkey
Producer
Desiree Markgraaf
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Dialogue
Zulu, English
Countries of production
South Africa
Year
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