Africa Day, observed annually on 25 May to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, took on special significance at one Cape Town school this year- Milnerton High School, Cape town Etc reports.
They welcomed former President Thabo Mbeki and Professor Dr Fayemi for a morning of dialogue that left learners with a sharper sense of their place on the continent .
The school shared on its Facebook page that learners from five other schools joined the event: Melkbosstrand, Sinenjongo, Bosmansdam, Buren and Bloubergrant high schools. The Milnerton High Marimba Band opened proceedings, grounding the celebration in African sound and spirit.