Danny Schechter

Usually, when you are summoned to a memorial service, the deceased’s memory and/or body is still warm, with mourners responding to the shock of a passing.

This is probably the worst time to write and release a book about my involvement in the long struggle to free South Africa.

The invitation came by email, inviting ‘CDE Danny Schechter’ to the ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of South Africa's African National Congress in the Free State. Unfortunately, in these depressing financial times, I had to beg off because it didn't come with an air ticket.