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FÊTED IN HIS LIFETIME: Imprisoned twice on Robben Island, veteran PAC activist Sello Mike Matsobane is the quintessential unsung struggle hero but people recently gathered in Kagiso, his hometown on the West Rand, to pay tribute to him. Picture: Supplied
HISTORY

When good deeds go unrewarded

A reflection on the life, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of PAC Underground struggle stalwart Bra Mike Sello Matsobane, exploring how African philosophy honours unsung heroes.

  • Jaki Seroke
10 min read
Dying to learn: Several student leaders, such as Mthuli ka Shezi in 1972, were murdered under suspicious circumstances. The bizarre possibility of being killed because you wanted to go to school and be educated was palpable in those years. Photos: Azapo
SOWETO UPRISING

A generation pushed against the wall

The 1976 Soweto Uprising, sparked by protests against Afrikaans as a medium of instruction, was a pivotal moment rooted in a long history of resistance. This article explores the…

  • Jaki Seroke
4 min read