Bo-Kaap is the birthplace of Islam in South Africa: Osman Shabodien

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Channel: SABC News · 2018 · News & Politics

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Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, says a process is underway to have the Bo-Kaap declared a National Heritage Site.  The Bo-Kaap is situated in the heart of Cape Town and is steeped in history, including being the birthplace of Islam in South Africa. For more on this story we speak to Osman Shabodien, the Bo- Kaap comminuty leader.

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