Book to detail the history of Kwatsaduza’s zero hour
The book details how zero hour came to be and pays homage to those who died.
Kwatsaduza – Arts and culture organisation, I-Afrika Theatre Education, will be launched the Exploring the Zero Hour Operation book on Friday at Faranani Multipurpose Centre.
The book details the story of the historic incident where several COSAS members were brutally murdered by the apartheid government in 1985.
On the day, those who were affected by the incident will be honoured with medals.
A plaque will also be handed over to the main funder, the National Heritage Council.
Fifty attendees got a copy of the book for free.
Project research leader Msindisi Mshudulu said the community of Kwatsaduza is eagerly waiting for the book.
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“This book forms part of our history that has been silenced for so long.
“Through the book, we are trying to educate the masses about our history, especially the youth.
“COSAS was one of the most active political groups at the time against the apartheid movement.
“As a result, they were seen as a threat that had to be eliminated,” said Mshudulu.
The book was put together by the organisation’s appointed team of researchers about this deadliest event that took place on June 26.
Eight COSAS leaders were killed simultaneously in Kwa-Thema and Duduza, while two from Tsakani and the other four from Duduza sustained injuries.
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“The tragic incident transpired at once in three townships (Kwataduza).
“We feel that no proper recognition has been given to those who died and the surviving members.
“We are expecting the families of the deceased and surviving members to join us at the launch.
“I think the desire is to have memorial sites to mark the event, but those who have tried were not successful due to lack of funds and resources,” he said.
The book will be made available at all Ekurhuleni public libraries from September 1.
For enquiries contact the organisation on 078 677 3290 or 084 709 1580.
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