GRADE 11 & 12 Tour to Oliver Tambo

Students will tour the comprehensive museum and exhibition space located at the Oliver Tambo Memorial Site. They will have the opportunity to engage with informative displays, multimedia presentations, and historical artifacts that chronicle Tambo’s life journey. This immersive experience will allow students to gain a deeper understanding of Tambo’s humble beginnings, his early education and political awakening, and his pivotal role in the African National Congress (ANC) and the broader anti-apartheid movement.

The tour will guide students through significant locations connected to Tambo’s life and work. They will visit his family home in the Nkantolo village, where he was born and raised. Students will also explore the halls of the school he attended, the Ludeke Training Institute, and learn about the formative experiences that shaped his values and commitment to the struggle. Additionally, the tour will include visits to community centers and meeting spaces where Tambo organized and mobilized grassroots support for the anti-apartheid cause.

Throughout the tour, students will have the opportunity to interact with historians, community elders, and former comrades and associates of Oliver Tambo. These firsthand accounts and personal narratives will provide students with unique insights into Tambo’s leadership style, strategic thinking, and the challenges he faced during the apartheid era. The experts will also offer perspectives on Tambo’s lasting impact and the continued relevance of his legacy in the present day.