White, woman, soldier, bomber
Marion Sparg tells Gill Gifford how she battled to balance her memories with a desire to remain private while writing about her life as an MK operative
28 July 2024 - 00:00
There's a photograph of a beaming Nelson Mandela embracing a smiling young woman on his left and her boss, Pat Govender, on the right. Above is a message in Madiba's distinct curvy handwriting declaring: “To Marion and Pat, Best wishes to two capable young persons whose achievements make us proud as a nation”...
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