1 2 3 The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation contributes to the building of fair, democratic and inclusive societies in Africa before, during and after political transition. It seeks to advance dialogue and social transformation. Through research, analysis, community intervention, spirited public debate and grassroots encounters, the Institute’s work aims to create a climate in which people in divided societies are willing to build a common, integrated vision. The Institute is committed to peacemaking at every level of Windsorton society, by breaking down old boundaries and reshaping social paradigms. Reakantswe Intermediate School ISBN 978-1-920219-58-1 105 Hatfield Street Gardens Cape Town 8001 Photo’s © Cecyl Esau 2013, 2014, 2015 Design & Layout by Talia Simons Printed by TopCopy
[email protected] 4 contents Overview of the Project . 8 Mmereki Mothupi . 46 Bennet Phillimon . 15 Mina Ntshakane . 48 Mpho Fisher . 18 Elton Raadt . 50 Lebogang Olebogeng . 19 Pulane Saul . 54 Ipeleng Jacobs . 21 Regopotswe Theophilus Otsheleng . 56 Tshwaro Mohibidu . 24 Jessica Mphahlele . 58 Thato Sethlabi . 27 Beldad Makhado Gaapare . 60 Abigail Teledimo . 29 Gopolang Alfred Moilwe . 62 Shadrack ‘Neo’ Ikaneng . 30 Nomahlubi Mabote . 63 Tiny Modirapula . 32 Aobakwe Riet . 66 Richard Masopa Mabe . 36 Tumo Sunduzo . 68 Kelebogile ‘Mamie’ Stuurman . 40 Tshepiso Olivia Ndlovu . 69 Thabiso Lebeko . 42 Koketso Kale . 70 Polediso Nkabu . 44 overview of the project This project forms part of the Schools’ Oral History project (SOHP) of the Building an Inclusive Society programme at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) based in Cape Town. The youth population of South Africa constitutes more than half of South Africa's young democratic state.