Chris Hani house to become a museum
The house of the late South African Communist Party (SACP) leader, Chris Hani will be turned into a museum.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina officially received the keys to the house at a ceremony in Dawn Park.
The house was purchased by the city as part of its programme to preserve history and heritage.
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WATCH #ChrisHani Dimpo Hani is shown the temporary exhibition.
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Among the possible uses for the house, which has been privately owned since Hani's death, is to turn it into a museum where people can learn more about the life and times of Thembekile Chris Hani.
Hani was shot and killed in the driveway of the house in 1993.
WATCH #ChrisHani Where Hani was killed.
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His widow, Limpho Hani described the project as "beautiful".
"This is the most beautiful thing. Comrade Mayor, I wish you can share the notes of this museum. I would like to see all the provinces, all the municipalities in the country celebrating their heroes the way you have done. I think we should share notes as a country," says Hani.