Friday, February 12, 2021

Dr Somalingum Leslie Ponnusamy

DR SOMALINGUM LESLIE PONNUSAMY One of the freedom activists who kept a low profile in the struggles for a free, non-racial and democratic South Africa was Dr Somalingum Leslie Ponnusamy of Durban. Dr Ponnusamy, a specialist cardiologist who was stationed at the Albert Luthuli Hospital, died on Wednesday, February 10 at the age of 62. His funeral took place on Sunday, February 14.
Dr Ponnusamy, who went into exile at an early age, joined the ANC and contributed to the struggles while stationed in India and Zambia. While many activists have made the headlines there are many who have gone un-noticed. Dr Ponnusamy was one of those activists who found satisfaction in working for the upliftment of the poor and marginalised instead of seeking the headlines. In 2009 I had the opportunity of interviewing Dr Ponnusamy about his involvement in the struggles with the ANC. I am publishing this radio documentary once again as a tribute to yet another unsung activist. May his struggles for a new, non-racial and democratic South Africa be realised for all South Africans.

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