Overcoming Apartheid

On 26th February, there was an informal community gathering with the South African activist and former minister, Jay Naidoo, in the Unity Pavilion. Jay Naidoo was a leader in the South African struggle against Apartheid, and Minister responsible for Reconstruction and Development in the country’s first democratic government, where he worked closely with Nelson Mandela. Aurovilians were interested in the insights he shared concerning how the divisive Apartheid system was overcome, as well as about the path-breaking Truth and Reconciliation process, with its rich learnings and challenges. Many felt the latter could offer valuable hints concerning how to resolve the present difficulties in Auroville.