In a rare and significant event, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recently welcomed two Heads of Government in a joint working visit. The esteemed guests, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, were received at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. This historic meeting signifies the growing ties between South Africa, Denmark, and the Netherlands, fostering cooperation in various sectors.
South Africa is in mourning following the death of Klaas de Jonge, an exceptional Dutch activist who fought against apartheid and was a member of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK). De Jonge died at the age of 85 on May 5, 2023. This article pays tribute to his life and legacy as a symbol of international solidarity in the fight for justice and freedom.