SA hands over remains of two apartheid-era Namibian prisoners
South African government has formally handed over the remains of two Namibian political prisoners.
The South African government has formally returned the remains of two Namibian political prisoners who perished while imprisoned at Robben Island. They were incarcerated for their activism against apartheid. This repatriation event also encompassed the remains of the remaining 84 Namibians whose bodies remained in South Africa. The ceremony took place at Iziko Museum in Cape Town, with the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie delivering the keynote address.
McKenzie highlighted the significance of the moment, stating that today marked a historical occasion in which the South African government returned mortal remains and cultural objects to the Republic of Namibia. He expressed gratitude to the Namibian people for their support during a challenging period for South Africa, where the nation faced accusations of xenophobia following nationwide protests against undocumented foreign nationals.
McKenzie noted that during this difficult time, it was the support of Namibians that truly stood out, with many Namibians wearing t-shirts featuring the emblem of South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana.
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