By Odwa Mkentane
The Cape Cultural Collective hosted the Athlone Liberation Route Walk during the 16 June Celebrations to honour and remember the political activists who sacrificed their lives in the struggle against apartheid. The commemorative event brought together community members, activists, and history enthusiasts to reflect on Athlone’s significant role in South Africa’s liberation movement while paying tribute to those who fought for freedom, justice, and equality. Amongst the celebrated are Anton Fransch, Dulcie September, Ashley Kriel, and Trojan Horse.
Standing in solidarity with the Cape Cultural Collective to honour the lives of the political activists during the June 16 celebrations include anti-crime organisation Cape Crime Crisis Coalition and other various community organisations Coordinator of Cape Culture Collective Chris Ferndale said as much as those who fought for freedom to pave the way for the youth of today, the freedom is not free because they have not won economic liberty and rights to land.
Photo: VOCfm/Odwa Mkentane
