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Many people have passed without telling their stories. We will cement our history, like the statues we see of Jan van Riebeek and Cecil John Rhodes in the city, but no memories of our struggle heroes. Don’t let the free South Africa die with us.

— Mildred Ramakaba-Lesiea

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Thank you for not forgetting who you are and where you come from.

I relived the trauma of solitary confinement, but I am much relieved that I’ve achieved this.

No one can tell your story better than you, because you experienced it. I urge the veterans to pen your stories – tell your stories.

Your story will never be forgotten. We know the pain of our country and it needs us to be strong.The fight of the people will never die on our watch.

Imagine if you were given a name by your parents to identify you, and someone took it away and replaced it with a number? It’s the worst thing for a human.

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