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3 December 2024 by 
St. George’s Cathedral (5 Wale Street)

Built from Table Mountain sandstone at the beginning of the twentieth century, the cathedral is known as a haven for political stance during apartheid and is seen as a strong symbol of democracy in South Africa. Due to the actions of several clergy involved in the church, now important intangible heritage, it was given the name “cathedral of the people.” Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s first black archbishop, led numerous marches and campaigns for the formal end of apartheid from the steps of St. George’s Cathedral. It was a common meeting point for activists of all ‘races’, and for women’s rights groups who were part of the resistance against the apartheid laws and the struggle for social justice, equality, and human rights. Michael Weeder, who like many others had fought against apartheid and at one point served as a chaplain for the underground ANC freedom fighters, was appointed dean of the cathedral in 2011.

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