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Namibia: Family of Ya Toivo recalls his role in training combatants at Robben Island – News

Namibia: Family of Ya Toivo recalls his role in training combatants at Robben Island – News

Africa Links 24 with Abra Barbier
Published on 2025-09-27 12:00:00

The family of the late freedom fighter Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, who was honoured on Robben Island on Saturday, says he had assisted combatants who travelled to South Africa to train people.

His widow, Vicky ya Toivo, says he was arrested and ended up on Robben Island with South African freedom fighters.

The reunion of former political inmates at the Robben Island Museum brought together former prisoners from South Africa and Namibia to honour their courage and sacrifices during the…

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