by South African Government News Agency
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This as South Africa marks 20 years of democracy and freedom and Jamaica recently celebrated its 52nd Independence Day. It is also 20 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and South Africa.
The aim of the event is to foster relations with the Diaspora and broaden cultural relations with Jamaica.
The two countries have agreed to co-operate in projects and activities in the fields of artistic, architectural restoration, preservation, and generally developing their national heritage.
These two cultural ambassadors have achieved many accolades in their lifetime.
Professor Kgositsile has been a literary and political activist. In 2008, he was awarded the National Order of Ikhamanga Silver (OIS) for excellent achievements in the field of literature and using these exceptional talents to expose the evils of the system of apartheid to the world.
Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sa-jamaica-host-poetry-session