[1] Originally intending to pursue a career in radio, he majored in English and Drama at the University of Cape Town.
[2] Arguably South Africa's preeminent playwright after Athol Fugard, Slabolepszy is a prolific writer and performer.
Also a founder member of world-renowned The Market Theatre in Johannesburg, together with Mannie Manim and Barney Simon in 1976.
His plays exploit the unease and uncertainty of lower-middle-class white South Africans.
[3] These include the 1993 Vita, Fleur du Cap and Dalro Awards, Best New South African Play, Best Actor, Best Production, Best Director – as well as The Star Tonight IGI Life Vita Award for Comedy.