Slavery has for a long time been a forgotten part of South African history even though:
Slaves played an important role in South African history. Yet we learn about governors and explorers, but little about the ordinary people who helped build South Africa under very harsh conditions. We experience the legacy of slavery everyday: in culture, in politics, and in family histories. It is therefore time to recognise the history of slavery at the Cape.
There is another very important reason to reflect on the history of slavery. In some places in the world, there are still people who are enslaved or treated like slaves. Learning about slavery past helps us to become aware of people who are still suffering in similar circumstances today. |
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