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During our recent trip to Groot Marico, I spotted this heritage site with a sign stating that Jacob Zuma had been arrested at this spot. I didn’t know about this, so I looked up the outline of the story.
Jacob Zuma was arrested, along with 50 other freedom fighters, in the small town of Groot Marico in 1963. He was 21 years old at the time. He and his comrades were on their way to Botswana to join the armed wing of the ANC, which was banned in South Africa, when they were intercepted by apartheid police. Zuma received a 12-year prison sentence and served ten years on Robben Island (alongside Nelson Mandela) before his release in 1973.
Recent history (Wikipedia): Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma served as the fourth president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. He is also referred to by his initials JZ and his clan name Msholozi. A former anti-apartheid activist and member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, he was also the president of the African National Congress (ANC) between 2007 and 2017.
Below are my pictures of the Jacob Zuma arrest site, including the door.
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Thank you for sharing the rich history of your Country. But it’s not only just of YOUR land because the impact of people like JZ is felt around the world. ❤
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HI Annette, it is true that leaders of all countries do make decisions and do things that ripple through the world. This is especially true of the USA.
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Thank you for this interesting piece of your country’s history. I have so much to learn!
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My pleasure, Liz. Every country has so much history and it pops up as you travel about.
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I know just what you mean!
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Fascinating history. Thanks.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Darlene. An unexpected find.
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The photo of the sign and the story behind it made me emotional, Robbie.
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HI Priscilla, it is an interesting piece of South African history. Thanks for visiting.
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I remember Zuma. I had to look him up to refresh my memory. That man was corrupt! He was not a nice person.
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That is correct, Wayne. I did find this heritage site interesting and was prompted to research its origin and history after taking the pictures. I shared limited information as I steer clear of politics of any sort on my blogs.
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I understand Robbie.
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Your country’s history in the regard is so recent. It’s history we have lived through and watched play out. As Annette mentioned, these events have also impacted other countries. Thanks for sharing this bit of your history with us.
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HI Dan, I’m glad you found this interesting. 1963 was before my time and I didn’t know about this particular event. You live and learn.
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That’s a good thing, Robbie. A lot of people don’t bother with the second step.
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Interesting history.
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Thank you, Timothy.
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It’s amazing how many fighters are trusted to lead nations. We have a few here in America. President Eisenhower, of WWII fame, comes to mind.
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Yes, sometimes its a good thing and sometimes not so good.
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Hi Robbie – thank you for sharing this piece of South African history with us. I’m glad to learn more about your country and about Jacob Zuma, a name I didn’t know. Hope you are doing well. 🧡
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My pleasure, Barbara. It was an interesting titbit of history for me too.
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I found this very interesting Robbie 💜
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HI Willow, I am delighted to know that. It was new to me and an interesting piece of the South African history puzzle.
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I knew the facts but to see the actual site and read your words made a huge impression on me Robbie 💜
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How cool that you stumbled upon this, Robbie. Thanks for the history. Hugs on the wing.
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Hi Teagan, it was quite unexpected and I took the pictures without knowing what it was all about.
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As has been noted, each nation’s history sends ripples around the world now. Thanks for refreshing my memory about this. (K)
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HI Kerfe, this particular piece of history was new to me too. Everywhere you go, you learn new things.
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That’s true. You just need to be open to it.
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This history lesson was brand new to me. I want to educate myself more beyond my country’s history.
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Hi Pete, I’m glad you found it interesting. There is so much history, isn’t there, and it’s all very extensive and had far reaching consequences for people and society.
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We don’t learn the same history, thanks Robbie for sharing some history of your country through doors.
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My pleasure, Valentina
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Thank you Roberta, for telling us this interesting story!:)
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HI Martina, I am glad you found it interesting. I didn’t know this particular story and was intrigued by the signs.
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I didn’t like Jacob Zuma very much, because it seem that he had been corrupted and accused of rape charges.
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Hi Martina, yes, he didn’t turn out well, unfortunately for this country and its people.
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Hi Robbie, this is a very interesting story. The signboard is intriguing. I haven’t seen one like that before- an arrest site actually marked. Wow!
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I also thought it was interesting, Smitha, so I asked Terence to stop and I jumped out and took these pictures.
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Lol…that sounds like something I would do- jump out to take a picture 🙂
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😊
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A fascinating tidbit of history, Robbie. And the door to the Heritage Center is different and very intriguing!
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Hi Jan, yes, it is an interesting building and it caught my eyes. Thanks for visiting.
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I don’t know if I’ll ever make it to your country, Robbie, but I’d love to visit someday. Until then, I enjoy the history you share, along with your fabulous photos.
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Thank you, Lauren. I’m glad you enjoyed this post.
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Interesting story – only 21. Way too young to end up in prison.
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Yes, it was young. Youngsters have very strong views at that age. I’m thinking of all the University students who are activists and protest against things they don’t like. We seem to become complacent as we get older. Maybe we are just to caught up in our immediate responsibilities with work and families.
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This was a powerful door post, Robbie. Wonderful!
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Thank you, Jennie
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You are welcome, Robbie.
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S. Africa has such an amazing history. The story of Zuma (and Mandela) speak to the possibility of change. Thanks for sharing, Robbie.
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My pleasure, Diana. I’m glad you enjoyed 💕
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History is all around us. Thank you for sharing yours.
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My pleasure, Jules.
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🙂
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