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He points out that his father always advocated for the importance of not fostering hatred towards other races, emphasizing the value of education and self-sufficiency. This guidance motivated him to pursue a teaching course at Mpumalanga College, followed by advanced studies at both the University of Zululand and the University of Natal\u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Summary"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eMeyiwa is the fourth of seven siblings born to the late Matthews Meyiwa and MaZondi Meyiwa. During this interview, Meyiwa shared insights into his family history, specifically highlighting the attributes of his paternal grandfather, Siziba Meyiwa, and his maternal grandfather, Aron Zondi. Both grandfathers were landowners, a notable achievement given the restrictions imposed by the Land Act of 1913. In recounting his paternal lineage, he notes that his father was the youngest child of the late Siziba Meyiwa and MaNxumalo Meyiwa. He explains that the Meyiwa family has its roots in Eston, where his forefathers Bheshwabe, Makholeka, and Nswani lived before relocating to Kandlobokazi. He then shifts his focus to his maternal lineage, highlighting that his mother, MaZondi, hails from Nadi in the KwaShange valley. He elaborates that his mother came from a prosperous family, as her father was both a pastor and a farmer, and her siblings attended Nanda Seminary, pursuing successful careers as nurses, police officers, and teachers. \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn his narrative of childhood memories, Meyiwa explains that after his father's arrest, he and a few of his siblings were taken in by their aunts to help relieve their mother's burdens. He describes his aunt, who was the principal at his school, and notes that the situation there was far more favourable than at their home. He articulates the difficulty of being away from his family, as visits home were limited to the June and December holidays. Furthermore, he highlights that during his father's imprisonment, they were surrounded by many friends and received substantial assistance from Scandinavian nations, often in the form of clothing and Christmas cards.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMeyiwa recounts that after completing his teacher training at Mpumalanga College, he secured a position at Zaminhlanhla Primary School. Subsequently, he taught English for Grades 8 to 10 at Gabigabi Secondary School. He reflects on the financial challenges of the teaching profession, noting that his monthly salary was only R126.00. Consequently, he opted to leave teaching and transitioned to the private sector, taking a role as an Assistant Personal Officer in human resources at Natal Thread. He asserts that his weekly salary of R65.00 was significantly better, allowing him to marry on January 2, 1980. However, upon the management of Natal Thread discovering his political activities, he faced demotion. The difficulties associated with this new position led him to resign and attempt a career in the insurance industry, which ultimately did not succeed, prompting his return to teaching. He officially resumed his teaching career on April 11, 1980, at Sibukosezwe High School, where he taught English and History.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMeyiwa recounts that his father was first apprehended while he was in the first grade and remained incarcerated for eight years. He notes that upon his release, his father's movements were severely restricted, confining him to the Camperdown District, and he was prohibited from communicating with various individuals. Nevertheless, he imparted his political insights to his children, conducting informal classes on topics such as the struggle, Marxism, socialism, and the pros and cons of capitalism. Meyiwa mentions that the African National Congress provided a van for his father to facilitate the ordering and selling of vegetables, during which time he would occasionally leave the children at a petrol station for several hours, claiming he had other matters to attend to. \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHis father would often express, “My children, you have the right to join us in our endeavours or to abstain; the choice is yours,” yet he never disclosed the nature of those activities. Meyiwa clarifies that it was only after his father's arrest in 1975 that they learned he had been recruiting individuals internally for uMkhonto weSizwe in exile. He recalls that many individuals, including Vuselela Shangase, who was the director of Radio Freedom and left for exile in 1959, had also departed from Hammersdale. Meyiwa shares that his father spent 15 years on Robben Island, being released in 1991, and prior to his return, the Meyiwa family was notified, and Mnguni along with other comrades came to fetch him. He concludes by stating that his father passed away on October 26, 2001, and his mother followed in 2005.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Date"]},"value":{"en":["2024-12-03"]}},{"label":{"en":["Specific Location"]},"value":{"en":["Cato Ridge"]}},{"label":{"en":["Extended Locations"]},"value":{"en":["Durban - eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality - KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa"]}},{"label":{"en":["Duration "]},"value":{"en":["03:08:47"]}},{"label":{"en":["Contributors"]},"value":{"en":["Bongani Wiseman Meyiwa (Interviewee)","Muziwandile Hadebe (Interviewer)","Reinhardt Hartzenberg (Field Technician)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Interviewee Information"]},"value":{"en":["Bongani Wiseman Meyiwa (Name)","1955-11-21 (Date of Birth)","Hammersdale (Location of Birth)","Zulu (Ethnicity)","Male (Gender)","Retired Principal (Occupation)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Provider"]},"value":{"en":["KwaZulu-Natal Department Sport Arts and Culture - KwaZulu-Natal Archives and Records Service - Oral History Unit"]}},{"label":{"en":["Repository"]},"value":{"en":["Audio-Visual Repository"]}},{"label":{"en":["Language"]},"value":{"en":["IsiZulu (Primary)","English (Secondary)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Themes"]},"value":{"en":["Politics","Family Histories"]}},{"label":{"en":["Subject"]},"value":{"en":["Political Representation"]}},{"label":{"en":["Genre"]},"value":{"en":["Oral Histories"]}},{"label":{"en":["Duration"]},"value":{"en":["09:26:21"]}}],"summary":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eMr. Meyiwa (69) reflects on the hardships his family endured as a result of his father's numerous arrests, noting the crucial role played by extended family in assisting his mother with the upbringing of seven children. 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During this interview, Meyiwa shared insights into his family history, specifically highlighting the attributes of his paternal grandfather, Siziba Meyiwa, and his maternal grandfather, Aron Zondi. Both grandfathers were landowners, a notable achievement given the restrictions imposed by the Land Act of 1913. In discussing his educational journey and professional experiences, Meyiwa noted that the teaching profession offered a low remuneration, which led him to pursue opportunities in the private sector. 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In recounting his paternal lineage, he notes that his father was the youngest child of the late Siziba Meyiwa and MaNxumalo Meyiwa. He explains that the Meyiwa family has its roots in Eston, where his forefathers Bheshwabe, Makholeka, and Nswani lived before relocating to Kandlobokazi. He then shifts his focus to his maternal lineage, highlighting that his mother, MaZondi, hails from Nadi in the KwaShange valley. He elaborates that his mother came from a prosperous family, as her father was both a pastor and a farmer, and her siblings attended Nanda Seminary, pursuing successful careers as nurses, police officers, and teachers. 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He describes his aunt, who was the principal at his school, and notes that the situation there was far more favourable than at their home. He articulates the difficulty of being away from his family, as visits home were limited to the June and December holidays. 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Subsequently, he taught English for Grades 8 to 10 at Gabigabi Secondary School. He reflects on the financial challenges of the teaching profession, noting that his monthly salary was only R126.00. Consequently, he opted to leave teaching and transitioned to the private sector, taking a role as an Assistant Personal Officer in human resources at Natal Thread. He asserts that his weekly salary of R65.00 was significantly better, allowing him to marry on January 2, 1980. However, upon the management of Natal Thread discovering his political activities, he faced demotion. The difficulties associated with this new position led him to resign and attempt a career in the insurance industry, which ultimately did not succeed, prompting his return to teaching. 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He notes that upon his release, his father's movements were severely restricted, confining him to the Camperdown District, and he was prohibited from communicating with various individuals. Nevertheless, he imparted his political insights to his children, conducting informal classes on topics such as the struggle, Marxism, socialism, and the pros and cons of capitalism. Meyiwa mentions that the African National Congress provided a van for his father to facilitate the ordering and selling of vegetables, during which time he would occasionally leave the children at a petrol station for several hours, claiming he had other matters to attend to. \r\n\r\nHis father would often express, “My children, you have the right to join us in our endeavours or to abstain; the choice is yours,” yet he never disclosed the nature of those activities. 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