Ramaphosa in solemn remembrance at Delville Wood, 110 years later
President Ramaphosa led a memorial service at Delville Wood to honor South African soldiers who fought in the First World War. The ceremony emphasized the need to recognize the contributions of all soldiers, regardless of race, in the nation's official history.
Why it matters
The event serves as a significant act of national reconciliation and historical correction regarding South Africa's military past.
We gather in solemn remembrance of the sons of South Africa who served and died during the First World War.
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