A new documentary exploring the crucial role of international support in ending apartheid is expected to be screened on Thursday. 

The documentary aims to spotlight the global solidarity in South Africa’s liberation. 

Zoetic Management, in collaboration with Moja Multimedia, will host the premiere screening of “Legacy of Hope, Freedom Through Solidarity: The Russia, Cuba, South African Chapter,” a new documentary exploring the crucial role of international support in ending apartheid.

Operational Manager at Moja Multimedia, Grant Harmse said “Legacy of Hope” features interviews with prominent figures such as SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila, Former State Security Minister MK Commander Ronnie Kasrils, Human Rights Commission Chairperson Chris Nissen, former MP Hilda Ndude, former Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Marius Fransman, as well as trade union leaders, and former exiles.

“This story is told by voices, voices that carried the weight of a nation’s pain and dreams. The eroded hands of resistance. The whispered prayers of mothers who waited at windows for sons who never returned. The resolute voices of the angry youth chanting liberation songs in townships heavy with smoke, fear, and resolve.”

“It is a story against the grating backdrop of systemic violence called apartheid, where freedom was hoarded by a select few while millions were rendered silent, stripped of dignity and place. Although South Africa is free from apartheid, the oppression, the hurts of the people, and the aftermath of socio-economic injustice still linger,” Harmse said.

Co-producer Marius Fransman said: “Legacy of Hope is more than a documentary; it’s a reminder that freedom was never won in isolation. This film honors the powerful alliances that stood with South Africa in its darkest hour and invites a new generation to understand the meaning of global solidarity. We believe these stories must not only be remembered, but reactivated in the world we live in today”.

The premiere event will take place at the Wave Theatre in Cape Town and will include a red carpet welcome and cocktail reception, followed by the documentary screening and a panel discussion featuring key voices from the film.

Attendees will include media representatives, cultural leaders, academics, youth leaders, diplomats, and members of civil society.

The panelists include Sekunjalo Group Executive Chairman, Dr Iqbal Survè, who is also the guest of honour, alongside ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, MP Bheki Radebe, MP Fadiel Adams, Phat Joe, and radio host Clarence Ford as the MC for the evening.

This 43-minute pilot episode is the first installment of a six-part series examining the interwoven histories of South Africa’s liberation movements and the global solidarity that proved vital to their success.

The film highlights the support provided by nations like Cuba, Russia, and China, and emphasises the continued importance of such alliances in today’s world,” Harmse said. 

robin.francke@iol.co.za

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