Summerhill School writes:
Summerhill College had a special Human Right’s Assembly. It was our honour to have Antoinette Sithole, Hector Pieterson’s sister, as the guest speaker.
It was a privilege for the staff, learners, and guests to hear her ‘on the ground’ account of the events surrounding the death of Zolile (Peaceful) Hector Pieterson, who was shot and killed during the Soweto Uprising on 16 June 1976.
It was humbling to hear her message of hope, peace, and healing, especially considering the personal trauma she endured with the loss of her brother.
For many, who had only read about this incident, it provided a new level of understanding that cannot possibly be reached through reading a historical account.
It was raw. It was personable. It meant something, to students, staff, and guests alike. It reset perceptions!
The magnitude of her talk took classroom History and brought it alive. This experience enriched all who were fortunate to attend the event.
It also served to affirm Summerhill College’s commitment to ensuring a happy, healthy, and inclusive environment for all our learners.
It reminded us how far South Africa has come in terms of equality but also how far we still need to go to address the discriminative practices of the past.
We honour all who took a stand against unfair practices and paid so dearly for it. A foundation laid for us to continue building our beautiful rainbow nation, based on equality for all. After all, we are all only human!
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