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KK reflects on ANC's centenary

KK reflects on ANC's centenary
By Bright Mukwasa in Lusaka and Chibaula Silwamba in Bloemfonte
Sat 07 Jan. 2012, 14:00 CAT

DR Kenneth Kaunda has lauded achievements attained by the ANC in South Africa. Giving his reflections on the Africa National Congress (ANC)'s centenary, Dr Kaunda said the achievements must be emulated.

Dr Kaunda said the ANC celebrations were an important occasion and a symbol of the freedom for South Africa and the rest of Africa.

"Freeing people from the Apartheid regime is not a small thing, it is a great achievement and the ANC leadership has demonstrated its salient of thought and deeds. They have come to teach us all north, east, west and south that start a new life, that's how they introduced truth and reconciliation. That's not a small achievement," said Dr Kaunda.

"We should all continue to walk on that road. Our leaders I think they are doing exactly that. President Sata and his colleagues have taught us to work together across anything artificial, as artificial as politics. Nothing should divide us except that we are all One Zambia One Nation. We must work together and stay together. If time for election comes, carry out those elections peacefully. Results will guide you that that is what the people are saying."

And Dr Kaunda has expressed happiness at having played a major role towards the liberation struggle against apartheid in South Africa.

Speaking to the press upon arrival at Bloemfontein Airport yesterday to attend the ANC centenary celebrations, Dr Kaunda said the celebrations were a great part of African history.

And President Michael Sata is also among several heads of states who will attend the celebrations.

This is according to a statement issued by Patson Chilemba who is first secretary press at the Zambian High Commission in South Africa.

South Africa, particularly Bloemfontein, has been a hive of activity as the city hosts dignitaries for the ANC celebrations.

Labels: ANC, KENNETH KAUNDA

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