Arts and Culture Minister calls special meeting over statues

Times Live,
13 April 2015, South Africa

At least 200 guests are expected to attend the all-day event.

 

"This purpose of this meeting is chart the way forward on what needs to be done with all colonial statues in the country. "The narrative must move beyond statues as this matter is about stumbling blocks to nation building. We must use the existing legislation to guide us in transforming the heritage landscape of our country‚" Mthethwa said in a statement issued by the department.

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