THE KEVIN WOODS STORY

 

On May 31, 2023, Kevin Woods will be giving a talk at The Rhumbelow Theatre about his time and experience in a Zimbabwe prison.

 Presented by the Rhumbelow MOTHS and Rhumbelow Theatre, the talk is titled THE KEVIN WOODS STORY- In the Shadow of Mugabe's Gallows.

Woods was sentenced to death in Zimbabwe and jailed for 20 years by Robert Mugabe. For more than five years of his detention, he was held in the shadow of Mugabe’s gallows, cut off from the world, naked and in solitary confinement. He had been a senior member of Mugabe’s dreaded Central Intelligence Organization, the CIO, and was jailed for committing politically-motivated offences, on behalf of the white South African government, against the ANC in Zimbabwe.

From Mugabe’s confidant to condemned prisoner, he recounts his life on the edge as a double agent. He explains the desolation of being abandoned by South Africa when he was compromised and he details his lone fight to maintain his humanity, self-dignity and sanity in a prison system that belongs to the Middle Ages. Removed from society and with his fundamental human rights arbitrarily withdrawn, Woods has “been there, done that, and has got the T-shirt” when it comes to stress, utter hopelessness and coping while under the most desperate conditions imaginable.

This book will inspire patrons to take an introspective look at their own lives, their careers, their aspirations and ambitions. His story, unlike so many others, has a happy ending with him hugging his now-adult children and meeting former President Nelson Mandela being the highlights.

The talk will take place on May 13, 2023, at 13h00. (Venue opens 11h30 before talk for drinks). Braais are available for after-talk (Pap and Sous available) but food can also be bought at the venue. However, no alcohol may be brought onto the premises. There is a full cash bar.

Autographed Books on sale at this event: R300 - Cash Only

Ticket Donation in aid of Rhumbelow MOTHS.

Bookings on Email: roland@stansell.co.za or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/

For more information contact Roland Stansell on 0824998636  

Rhumbelow Theatre is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road, Durban