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South Africa is still divided: Motlanthe

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He was addressing people at Heritage Day celebrations at Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. “Having travelled this long and arduous road to freedom, we have as South Africans come a long way in addressing injustice, inequality and poverty but still have much more to achieve,” says Motlanthe.

Motlanthe also says township dwellers should use the legacy of townships as hotbeds of political activism to reclaim their heritage. Mdantsane celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

Motlanthe says heritage preservation projects should be used to document and celebrate townships legacy. “The living conditions in Mdantsane, like those in many other South African townships, helped educate and consciences many people about the need to fight oppression. These celebrations should be an opportunity of telling stories about the people who came to stay in this township; the evolution of Mdantsane community and its daily experiences, its social, cultural, economic and political experiences; and other contributions in sport arts and culture.”

This year Heritage Day is celebrated under the theme—“Reclaiming, Restoring and Celebrating Our Living Heritage”.

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