# The Azanian People’s Organisation and Freedom Park will be hosting a wreath-laying ceremony in Pretoria today to commemorate the life and legacy of reverend Basil Manning, who passed away on 21 October 2023. Manning was the first chairperson of the interim Central Committee of the exiled Black Consciousness Movement of Azania when it was launched in London in 1980. AZAPO’s spokesperson, Jabu Rakwena says he had unwavering support for the total liberation of black people and the return of the land to its rightful owners:
Freedom Park honours AZAPO stalwart reverend Basil Manning [SOUND]
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