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A vandalised grave of Robert Sobukwe in the Eastern Cape.
The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) says it has opened a criminal case against the desecration of the gravesite of its founding president, Robert Sobukwe.
It is in the Robert Sobukwe town, formerly known as Graaf Reinet, in the Eastern Cape.
PAC Secretary-General, Apa Pooe, says they view the desecration as a political provocation.
Pooe also says they are engaging key stakeholders, including those opposed to renaming the town after Sobukwe.
In a statement, the party urged its members to defend the legacy of Sobukwe.
“The PAC views this act not merely as vandalism, but as a deliberate and calculated attempt to tarnish the name, legacy, and enduring contribution of Sobukwe. We confirm that a criminal case has been formally opened with the relevant law enforcement authorities, and we call for a swift, thorough, and transparent investigation to ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice. The PAC further calls on all its members, supporters, and the broader community to remain vigilant, united, and disciplined in defending the legacy of Sobukwe.”
The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) condemns in the strongest possible terms the shameful and cowardly act of vandalism committed against the gravesite of the founding President of the PAC, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe.
This disgraceful act comes in the wake of a historic… pic.twitter.com/uNTTGPaipR
— Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) (@MyPAConline) March 18, 2026
