Mapantsula 1988

During demonstrations in apartheid-era South Africa, the police arrest Panic, a “mapantsula” or petty gangster, while rounding up activists. His interrogation reveals the motivation for his involvement in the township riots. Once only concerned with partying, alcohol and his own interests, Panic finds himself being irreversibly pulled into the fray. Now, he is forced to choose between his personal freedom and taking a stand in the fight against the oppressive apartheid government.

Cast:

Thomas Mogotlane
Panic 

Marcel Van Heerden
Stander 

Thembi Mtshali
Pat 

Dolly Rathebe
Ma Mobise 

Peter Sephuma
Duma 

Darlington Michaels
Dingaan