"Those of us who experienced the system of apartheid and the attrocities committed by the army and the treatment given to black people in this country, would tell you that it was worth it to participate in the struggle"
-Nobou Nesi, 2012
Profile - Mr Nobou Nesi
1965: Nesi was born
1976: arrived in Grahamstown
1983: became part of the Cosas
1984: became leader of the Cosas in Ntsika Junior Secondary School
1987-1989: improsined at Kenton-on-Sea for 6 months in solitary confinements and then taken to St Albans until April 1989
Nobou Nesi grew up in Grahamstown under his grandmothers guardianship. He saw the hardships that his grandmother was encountered due to the Apartheid government and he was displeased by this. At around 1976 when he arrived in Grahamstown he realised that there was great restlessness amongst the people who often participated in strikes. He was moved by this but most especially by seing his grandmother being beaten by white men. After this he dedicated his time to participate in the strikes as he felt that the strikes resembled a way for people to fight back.
"At the time boycotts were starting we collected stones for the older guys and that is how I joined the struggle" said Nesi
"In 1983 I found myself deeply involved and I moved to Cosas which was mobilising students to protest against Apartheid government" explained Nesi
Mr Nesi holds a Constituency office, working only on Mondays and Fridays. Then on Tusdays and Thursdays he is at Parliament reporting back to government. His office is practically a link for the communities with their government. He takes issues from the community to parliament. He dedicates his weekends to family and ANC events.
Sibulele, you have given me Bonisile Nesi's background but you do not reference your sources and where you got this information from.
ReplyDeleteAlso you have not given any idea of what you want to show about your subject in your film.