Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Trust

04/06/2025

🎥 A Special Welcome from Mayor Willem Safers

📍 Live from Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape

As the Visionaries of Freedom Festival kicks off today, we’re honoured to share a heartfelt message from our Mayor, Mr. Willem Safers, welcoming you to a powerful 3-day celebration of culture, creativity, and connection.

🗣️ “Graaff-Reinet is not just a place of history, it’s a place of possibility. We welcome all visionaries, artists, and storytellers to experience something truly unforgettable.”

🗓️ Festival Dates: 5–7 June 2025
📍 Rupert Theatre & Surrounding Venues
🆓 Free Entry | All Welcome

👉 Watch the message. Feel the spirit. Then join us on the ground:
🌐 https://visionariesoffreedom.com/

💬 Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you’re in town already, or tag someone who needs to be here!

04/06/2025

🎉 It All Begins Today! The Visionaries of Freedom Festival is LIVE in Graaff-Reinet
📍 Rupert Theatre | 🗓️ 5 June 2025
🆓 Free Entry | All Welcome

Join us for an inspiring 3-day celebration of creativity, culture, and community!

Here’s what’s happening on DAY 1:

☕ 08:00 – Morning Coffee & Registration
🎤 09:00 – Opening Remarks & Welcome Ceremony
🎬 09:30 – Creative Labs Begin – Film, Music & Printmaking
🍛 13:00 – Lunch with Local Flavours & Market Stalls
🎭 17:00 – Networking Mixer with Live Acoustic Set
🎥 18:30 – OPENING FILM: MOTHER CITY
🎤 20:30 – Q&A with Filmmakers & Cast

✨ Come connect, learn, and enjoy incredible stories, artistry, and experiences that celebrate creativity and community growth.

Tag a friend you're bringing and see you there!



https://visionariesoffreedom.com/

07/05/2025

🔥 Mark Your Calendars, South Africa! 🇿🇦✨

We are thrilled to announce the Visionaries of Freedom Festival—an unforgettable celebration of courage, legacy, and liberation! 🌍🙌

🎉 SAVE THE DATE: 5–7 June 2025
📍 Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape

This year, we honor the indomitable spirit of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe, celebrating 100 years of his life, leadership, and legacy. 💥

Expect:
🎶 Live performances
🎥 Powerful film screenings
🎤 Inspiring talks & panels
🎨 Cultural exhibitions
🔥 And a vibrant celebration of freedom fighters who shaped our nation!

This is MORE than an event—it’s a MOVEMENT. 💪🏽

👥 Tag your friends.
✅ RSVP early.
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🌟 Let’s unite to honor the past and inspire the future!

24/04/2025

22/04/2025

07/09/2022

Condolence message from Mr. Clement Hlongwane on behalf in the Hlongwane family to the Sobukwe family on the recent passing of Mr. Dedanizizwe Sobukwe.

29/08/2022

DEDANIZIZWE SOBUKWE TO BE LAID TO REST IN GRAAFF-REINET

Graaff-Reinet – The Sobukwe family expresses our deepest gratitude and thanks to all members of the public for their sympathies and condolences as we mourn the passing of our brother, uncle and grandfather, Dedanizizwe Sobukwe. A Memorial Service in his honour will be held on Thursday, 01st September 2022 and he will be laid to rest on Friday, 02nd September 2022 in Graaff-Reinet.

The full details of the Memorial & Funeral Service are as follows:

MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Thursday, 01st September 2022
uMasizakhe Community Hall,
uMasizakhe Township, Graaff-Reinet
16h00pm

FUNERAL SERVICE:
Friday, 02nd September 2022
Methodist Church, Graaff-Reinet
09h00am

Born on the 06th October 1958, Mr. Dedanizizwe Sobukwe - son of liberation icons and founders of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), Prof. Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe and Mama Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe - passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Sunday, 21st August 2022, at the Sobukwe family home in Graaff-Reinet.

The Sobukwe family continues to be deeply moved by the condolences and support we have received during this time, and invites members of the public to join us in celebrating Bra Dedani’s life, and paying our last respects. We advise people who will be attending to make early bookings as there are various festivals and activities happening around Graaff-Reinet in the coming week.

23/08/2022

DEDANI SOBUKWE: A BRILLIANT MIND

When Dedanizizwe Sobukwe was found unresponsive in the early hours of Sunday morning, his death ended years of suffering.

21/08/2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Dedanizizwe Sobukwe, son of Prof. Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe and Mama Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe. The only remaining twin son of the Sobukwe family, he transitioned early this morning. Further details will be provided in due course.