The story of the vessel's demise haunts me as I watch South Africa's economic decline, as a consequence of political failings, writes msmkokeli
I am a descendant of one of the men who sank with the SS Mendi in 1917. For decades it has been a story at the back of my and members of my clan's minds.
The sinking of the ship is a powerful story I briefly shared with President Cyril Ramaphosa around the time he hosted then-British prime minister Theresa May in 2018. She brought with her the vessel's bell, discovered in the English Channel a year earlier. ..You’ve always trusted us to help you navigate the world. Support the Sunday Times by becoming a premium member for only R80 and keep the conversation going. You can cancel anytime.
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