Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has expressed discontentment following the auctioning of possessions belonging to former president Nelson Mandela.
“Former president Nelson Mandela is integral to South Africa’s heritage. His life, experiences and legacy live in our consciousness and in the values we promote as a country,” said Kodwa.
“It is thus important that we preserve the legacy of former president Mandela and ensure that his life’s work and experiences remain in the country for generations to come.”
The South African Heritage Resources Agency (Sahra) and the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture lodged an application for leave to appeal in the high court relating to the unpermitted export for exhibition or sale on auction of Mandela's belongings.
Kodwa said: “The, and many others who have contributed to get South Africa to where it is today as a free, democratic, and culturally diverse nation, cannot be forgotten. It is therefore critical to support the intervention by Sahra for the sake of maintaining the country’s rich heritage.”
President Nelson Mandela sending his love to the public.
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