'Importance of Global South solidarity must start at home'

AT THE screening of the Legacy of Hope documentary première, the executive chairman of the Sekunjalo Group, and guest of honour, Dr Iqbal Survé highlighted the importance of solidarity among the Global South, and building solidarity among South Africans at home.

- THEOLIN TEMBO

The issues of inclusivity, unity and global solidarity were among the top points highlighted by panelists at the premiere of the Legacy of Hope documentary, which took place on Thursday, at The Wave Theatre Café in Cape Town.

Organised by Zoetic Management, in collaboration with Moja Multimedia, Legacy of Hope, Freedom Through Solidarity: The Russia, Cuba, South African Chapter is a new documentary exploring the crucial role of international support in ending apartheid.

Many people gathered to hear panel members, which included members of parliament, Bheki Radebe and Fadiel Adams, anti-Apartheid activist Hilda Ndude, Former Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Marius Fransman and Head of Journalism at CPUT Dr. Hermon Ogbamichael.

The 43-minute pilot episode was the first instalment of a six-part series examining the interwoven histories of South Africa's liberation movements and the global solidarity that proved vital to their success.

The film highlighted the support provided by nations like Cuba, Russia and China and emphasised the continued importance of such alliances in today’s world.