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South Africa's 'Dame Edna' activist who fought apartheid

South African author, actor and activist Pieter-Dirk Uys is a comedy cultural icon who runs a visitor attraction in the small town of Darling.

He is particularly well known for his character Evita Bezuidenhout who challenged apartheid with satire.

The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Travel Show finds out about his unique take on the country’s past, present and future.

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