Guest : Ashley Forbes

Mkhonto we Sizwe commander Ashley Forbes was just 24 when, on 14 December 1988,
he was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment on Robben Island after being convicted
under section 29 of the Internal Security Act. The trial lasted 65 days, and during his
detention, Forbes was tortured by notorious security policeman, Warrant Officer Jeff
Benzien, who would practice a form of waterboarding on the prisoners. Here, Forbes
reflects on Covid-19, lockdown, and his time on Robben Island.

Guest : Ashley Forbes Mkhonto we Sizwe commander Ashley Forbes was just 24 when, on 14 December 1988, he was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment on Robben Island after being convicted under section 29 of the Internal Security Act. The trial lasted 65 days, and during his detention, Forbes was tortured by notorious security policeman, Warrant Officer Jeff Benzien, who would practice a form of waterboarding on the prisoners. Here, Forbes reflects on Covid-19, lockdown, and his time on Robben Island.

Get the best of both worlds with Lester Kiewit, a writer for the Mail & Guardian by day and presenter by night. Rather than looking back at the news of the day, explore new subjects and new perspectives.

Get the best of both worlds with Lester Kiewit, a writer for the Mail &amp; Guardian by day and presenter by night. Rather than looking back at the news of the day, explore new subjects and new perspectives.

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