This month, ANC struggle hero Oliver Tambo would have turned 90. VIVA! AMANDLA!
THE UK LORD CHANCELLOR AND SECRETARY OF STATE FOR JUSTICE Hon Jack Straw MP with Mrs zanele Thabo Mbeki Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, spoke at a special tribute to the late African National Congress (ANC) President,Oliver Tambo.Mr Tambo was co-founder of the modern South African state and he led thestruggle in exile for many years from the London borough of Haringey, wherethe tribute was held. He was the president of the ANC from 1969.
Jack Straw said:"The lasting legacy of Oliver Tambo does not rest in this memorial, as great as it is. Nor does it lie in the prosperous and free future South Africacan now enjoy.His legacy will be in the hope he has offered to many across the worldwho struggle against oppressive dictatorships. And the conviction that the sacrifice of a few can bring about a great change for the many."A bust of Mr Tambo, the work of the sculptor the late Ian Walters, was jointly unveiled by First Lady of South Africa, Mrs Zanele Mbeki, HaringeyCouncil Leader Councillor George Meehan and Mr Straw.
Ayoub mzee with YVONNE CHAKACHAUBUNTU WATCH:
Struggle hero Oliver Tambo honoured in Parliament (September 20, 2007, 16:45
Oliver Tambo honoured at ECape ceremony (September 17, 2007, 13:30
Politicians pay tribute to Oliver Tambo (September 17, 2007, 19:15)
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