Remembering the SS Mendi

Moments in South African History by SABC Radio News

Nov 17, 202000:06:16Society & Culture

They were warriors, not soldiers. Black South Africans recruited as labourers to serve in World War One under the British flag. But, they weren't allowed to carry arms. Not even their assegais, shields or sticks. And ins...

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