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In Conversation with John Barker

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John Barker, son of legendary coach Clive Barker, is the Director of the six-part documentary series Class of ’96: Rise of a Nation which reclaims this story as African-owned, world-class intellectual property. Through exclusive interviews, rare archival footage, and international perspectives, the series traces Bafana Bafana’s journey from post-democracy beginnings to global recognition, celebrating a team that shaped South African football forever.
21 Jan English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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