The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted a special colloquium to highlight the importance of acknowledging past injustices while advancing social justice, women’s empowerment, and cultural reclamation. The evening featured Diana Ferus’s poem, “I’ve Come to Take You Home,” a documentary tribute to Sarah Baartman and a panel discussion, underscoring Sarah Baartman Hall as a symbol of healing and a beacon for a more equitable society. Keynote remarks were made by Bradley van Sitters – chair of the /Xarra Languages Commission, UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela.
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