“They sought to reduce our ancestors into objects, but we know, and we have to affirm today, that our ancestors were not objects.”
The remains of dozens of Africans whose bodies were dug up and sent to Europe for scientific research between 1868 and 1924 were reburied in South Africa on March 23.
At least 63 members of the Khoi and San communities were repatriated from a European museum, part of a wider movement in Africa to bring back remains and artefacts that had been stolen or removed from the continent.
Leaders, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, called the ceremony a restoration of dignity and part of a broader push for repatriation and recognition of colonial injustices.
