Zero Hour book to be made available in public libraries from September
The book launch celebrates the struggle of heroes who died and those still alive.
Kwatsaduza – Arts and culture organisation I-Afrika Theatre Education, in conjunction with the Andries Raditsela Foundation, launched the Exploring the Zero Hour Operation book on Friday at Faranani Multipurpose Centre.
Detailing the horrific historical incident where several COSAS members were brutally murdered and others badly injured when they were attacked by the apartheid government in 1985.
The book is aimed at educating the community.
The family of victim John Mlangeni, who died in 2019 in his late fifties, expressed their gratitude to the organisation.
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Speaking on behalf of the family, nephew Siphiwe Mlangeni said: “At least now the story is out there and people will finally get to know what had happened on that day.
“We truly believe that the book will accomplish something positive.
“This part of our history is just as important as that of townships like Soweto.
“As a family, we are eternally thankful to the organisation for this book.”
The organisation is planning on releasing a second instalment of the book.
“We truly appreciate the presence and participation of the community in the event.
“With that said we would like to earnestly request those who shared much information that has not been incorporated into the book to please contact the book editor.
“The information will be included in the second instalment of the book in keeping with the request of the community of Kwatsaduza and the Monty Johannes Motloung Foundation,” said editor Msindisi Mshudulu.
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The organisation also extended its apologies to the Umkhonto weSizwe cadre – Thabang Nzima and his family for omitting his name from the plaque that was handed over to the National Heritage Council during the ceremony.
For enquiries, Mshudulu can be contacted on 068 043 1116.
As of September 1, the book will be made available at all Ekurhuleni public libraries.
The book is free and not meant for sale.
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