THE ASSASSINATION OF CHRIS HANI 27 YEARS AGO ON APRIL 10 1993

Twenty-seven-years ago on April 10 1993, South Africa lost a giant revolutionary and a future leader of the country, when he was assassinated by right-wing elements. The assassination, almost one year before the launch of our new, non-racial and democratic South Africa, robbed the new country of a freedom fighter who could have taken over from the first President, Nelson Mandela. He was leader of the South African Communist Party and an executive member of the ANC at this time. He was only 51-years-old at the time of his tragic death. In order not to forget the role played by this great leader, I published this radio documentary in April 2008.