KZN LEGISLATURE COMMEMORATES AFRICA DAY

The 25th May marks the commemoration of Africa Day across the African continent. Every year, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature commemorates Africa Day which marks the birth of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which was founded on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia to free the continent from the bondage of colonialism and to forge the unity and solidarity amongst African states. The OAU is a forerunner of the now African Union (AU), which South Africa is a full member. This year Africa Day is commemorated under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”.

The KZN Legislature will be commemorating Africa Day at its Legislature precinct through various activities including displays of African flags, books, magazines, posters and other material that reflect the history of the African continent and the struggles waged by African countries to free themselves from the yokes of colonialism and oppression from external forces of imperialism.