Often on the Open Line we receive voice notes from very disgruntled South Africans complaining about not enjoying the fruits of this democracy. The month of April is meant to remind us about where we come from as it is the month that saw South Africans of different races and class vote for the first time together for a democratically elected president and ruling party. 31 years into our democracy and freedom, how do we use our bitter history to appreciate the freedoms we are enjoying today? What is blinding us from appreciating the efforts of those who sacrificed their lives in the quest for freedom? To lead us in this discussion, we've invite to former activists to give their own reflection on why some South Africans would feel the way they do…

Guest: Seth Mazibuko - Former student activist who spent 11 months in solitary confinement before being sent to Robben Island for his part in the Soweto student uprising in 1976

 Guest: Jackie Seroke - PAC memberand long-term struggle activist who was detained in solitary confinement and wrote a book entitled Zwelethu, Our Land also reflecting his life story

 

Often on the Open Line we receive voice notes from very disgruntled South Africans complaining about not enjoying the fruits of this democracy. The month of April is meant to remind us about where we come from as it is the month that saw South Africans of different races and class vote for the first time together for a democratically elected president and ruling party. 31 years into our democracy and freedom, how do we use our bitter history to appreciate the freedoms we are enjoying today? What is blinding us from appreciating the efforts of those who sacrificed their lives in the quest for freedom? To lead us in this discussion, we've invite to former activists to give their own reflection on why some South Africans would feel the way they do&hellip;
Guest:&nbsp;Seth Mazibuko - Former student activist who spent 11 months in solitary confinement before being sent to Robben Island for his part in the Soweto student uprising in 1976
&nbsp;Guest: Jackie Seroke - PAC member and long-term struggle activist who was detained in solitary confinement and wrote a book entitled Zwelethu, Our Land also reflecting his life story
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