Namibia: Robben Island Prisoners to Reunite in September, Statues of Mandela, Ya Toivo to Be Unveiled

FORMER Namibian Robben Island prisoners will reunite with their South African counterparts on 27 September at the island, marking a historic occasion of remembrance and solidarity.

The reunion stems from a recent visit by a South African delegation, led by minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie to Windhoek.

McKenzie met with Namibia’s minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture, Sanet Steenkamp, as well as former Namibian political prisoners who were incarcerated…