Stellies anti-racism activist gets a nod from the Vatican

16 March 2016 - 15:03
By Nashira Davids

An anti-racism movement in Stellenbosch has won the support of Pope Francis. Independent councillor Franklin Adams started the annual Stellenbosch Against Racism campaign in 2007‚ and this year it coincides with the national Anti-Racism Week‚ which started on Monday.We have to rewrite the history of the world to combat racism: MotshekgaIn preparation for the campaign‚ Adams wrote to Pope Francis in October‚ and he has received a reply saying: "The Holy Father … appreciates the concerns which pr...

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