"Thanks Cuba for Cuito Cuanavale": South African Minister of Culture.
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- 03 / 16 / 2008
Jordan opened the ceremonies to mark the 20th anniversary of the historic battle that ended on March 23, 1988.
Celebrations included a motorcade named Through the Path of History, from Liberty Park, Pretoria, to Cuito Cuanavale.
On their way to Cuito Cuanavale, members of the caravan, including youngsters, students and former fighters, are also expected to visit several places linked to the struggle against apartheid in Botswana and Namibia.
South African Sports Minister Makhenzie Stofile highlighted the figure of Fidel Castro, who was able to see that it was essential to stop invading troops of the South African regime in Cuito Cuanavale.
Cuban Ambassador Esther Armenteros highlighted the deep pride felt by the Cuban people for having contributed to the independence of the African brothers under the principles of internationalism.
(PL)
Celebrations included a motorcade named Through the Path of History, from Liberty Park, Pretoria, to Cuito Cuanavale.
On their way to Cuito Cuanavale, members of the caravan, including youngsters, students and former fighters, are also expected to visit several places linked to the struggle against apartheid in Botswana and Namibia.
South African Sports Minister Makhenzie Stofile highlighted the figure of Fidel Castro, who was able to see that it was essential to stop invading troops of the South African regime in Cuito Cuanavale.
Cuban Ambassador Esther Armenteros highlighted the deep pride felt by the Cuban people for having contributed to the independence of the African brothers under the principles of internationalism.
(PL)
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