Multimedia exhibition on landmark Rivonia trial ignites nostalgia
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The City hopes a newly launched multimedia exhibition on the historic Rivonia trial ignites public interest in some of the seminal moments of South Africa’s struggle history and will help stimulate tourism in Johannesburg.
Dubbed Courts as Struggle sites – The Rivonia trial: 1963-1964, the exhibition at MuseuMAfricA lays bare a historical timeline of events to portray how the 10 accused used the court system to challenge the oppressive apartheid government, says Cllr Margaret Arnolds, the MMC for Community Development.
Curated by Fanie Motsoeneng and David Kola, the long-term installation examines an assortment of ground-breaking changes that swept through South Africa in the 60s. It features print, including newspaper clippings, audio, text and photographic materials. Through weaving various narratives of the landmark Rivonia trial as captured by the media during that time, the exhibition marks a
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SACP Statement on the 26th annual commemoration of Joe Slovo’s passing, delivered by the SACP General Secretary Dr Blade Nzimande
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The party claims the former armed wing of the ANC is used for factional battles.
Its general-secretary, Blade Nzimande, said this during its commemoration of struggle hero Joe Slovo.
The SACP has laid claim to the ANC s former military wing, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), cautioning against factionalism.
Speaking at the 26th annual commemoration of struggle hero Joe Slovo, SACP general-secretary Blade Nzimande said the party did not take kindly to the name of MK being used for factionalist behaviour in the movement . That is why we call upon the MKMVA [uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association) together with MK Council to merge to one organisation, he added.