Today is the 113th anniversary of the ANC's founding, and former journalist and novelist Lesley Mofokeng, a journalism instructor at Wits University and a scholar of Sol Plaatje, says the work of activists like Sol Plaatje should not be forgotten. As the ANC commemorates this milestone, Lesley has called for the contributions of key activists to be recognized, with a particular focus on the legacy of Sol Plaatje. Mofokeng, who is also a Sol Plaatje scholar and Journalism lecturer at Wits University, emphasized that celebrating the ANC’s history must also involve honoring the efforts of the many individuals who helped shape the organization and the nation.

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