Ex-Political Prisoners Reunion held at the Robben Island Museum

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On Saturday, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie held the Reunion of Ex-Political Prisoners at the Robben Island Museum.

Held under the theme “Reuniting with Robben Island as the Stronghold that Fortified Our Resistance to Achieve Our Freedom, the symbolic gathering represents a profound moment of remembrance, healing and national reflection.

COURTESY: Dept. of Sport, Arts & Culture


The event brought together former political prisoners from South Africa and Namibia, McKenzie paid tribute to the extraordinary bravery, unyielding resilience and unwavering commitment of those who were imprisoned for their role in the fight against apartheid.

The minister of Sport, Arts and Culture said “It is a recognition program to recognize our heroes, we are a country with no heroes. This is long overdue the Government of National Unity (GNU) are picking up, some of the heroes are dying so we really just want to acknowledge them while they are still alive”.

Ex-prisoners and some of the ex-prisoners who had passed family members attended the event in honour of them and received medals as well.

Done by: Shaneca Cupido

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