This advertisement introduces a historical storytelling project dedicated to preserving the lived experiences of South Africa’s liberation activists, ensuring their memories are recorded and shared with future generations.
Former Khanya College African History student Mario Sefo has launched an interview series titled Heroes and Heroines Tell Their Stories, which focuses on documenting the personal histories of activists involved in the struggle against apartheid.
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The series begins with Benson Mazwi Zono, a former Congress of South African Students (COSAS) leader during the 1980s.
He was detained under Section 29 of the Internal Security Act, forced into exile, and later joined uMkhonto weSizwe (MK).
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In this interview, Benson Mazwi Zono shares:
- How his political activism began
- His detention without trial under Section 29 of the Internal Security Act
- His forced exile and experiences in uMkhonto weSizwe
- His return to South Africa
- His life in a democratic South Africa
Call for Participation
- Comrades and former activists are invited to take part in Heroes and Heroines Tell Their Stories.
- Those who were:
Forced into exile Arrested or detained without trial - Actively involved in the liberation struggle are encouraged to contribute so their histories can be preserved for future generations.
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How to participate:
Interested participants should email Mario Sefo with a brief biography.
An interview appointment will then be arranged.
Contact email: mario.sefo@gmail.com
Pat Matosa, ANC Veteran applauded Sefo for this initiative.
“Thanks for the initiative to document our history. Our personal history and the history of our country is always told by people who don’t know us.
I will avail myself as and when it becomes relevant and appropriate.
Thank you very much for the initiative.”
Disclaimer
This project is strictly non-commercial and it’s purpose is to document and preserve the histories of comrades and activists who experienced exile, detention, and repression during the liberation struggle.
Participation is voluntary, and all contributors take part without any financial gain.
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For participation or further information, please contact the Project Leader, Mario Sefo, at mario.sefo@gmail.com.
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The initiative is visionary and will help to unblock the sewerage of underdevelopment in our country. This assist in knitting together ideas that help us deal with the most intricate challenges from different views of our veterans. Most of us have views to share with a broader part of society as we are all pushed in a corner of isolation with the intention of silencing roar of our voices. Cde Mazwi is spot on, time bombs are mushrooming everywhere and if we do not detonate them in suddenly, we won’t have a future to embrace.
The initiative is visionary and will help to unblock the sewerage of underdevelopment in our country. This assists in knitting together ideas that help us deal with the most intricate challenges from different views of our veterans. Most of us have views to share with a broader part of society as we are all being pushed into a corner of isolation with the intention of silencing roar of our voices. Cde Mazwi is spot on, time bombs are mushrooming everywhere and if we do not detonate them in a coordinated sudden manner, we won’t have a future to embrace.