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Mrs. Ruth Slovo, the left-wing South African journalist who spent 117 days in solitary
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Mrs. Ruth Slovo, the left-wing South African journalist who spent 117 days in solitary
Mrs. Ruth Slovo, the left-wing South African journalist who spent 117 days in solitary confinement flew to London and into exile. She arrived with her two daughters Royn 10, and Gillian 12. Waiting at London Heathrow Airport to meet her husband Joe Slovo, 15th March 1964
Victor Crawshaw
Daily Mirror
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London
Greater London
England
S2508
Media ID 21857084
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Apartheid Communism Communist Journalism Journalist Reporter Segregation South Africa 1964
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Reunited in Freedom: Mrs. Ruth Slovo and her Daughters Embrace at London Heathrow Airport". In this powerful print captured by Victor Crawshaw, we witness a poignant moment of reunion and resilience. Mrs. Ruth Slovo, the courageous left-wing South African journalist who endured an agonizing 117 days in solitary confinement under apartheid rule, has finally arrived in London with her two daughters, Royn aged 10 and Gillian aged 12. The year is 1964, a time when political tensions run high and segregation deeply divides South Africa. As a passionate advocate for justice and equality, Mrs. Slovo's unwavering commitment to exposing the truth through her journalism made her a target of oppression. With determination etched on their faces, mother and daughters stand amidst the bustling crowd at London Heathrow Airport eagerly awaiting the arrival of Mr. Joe Slovo – husband to Ruth and father to Royn and Gillian. Their eyes sparkle with hope as they embrace each other tightly after what must have felt like an eternity apart. This photograph encapsulates not only the personal triumph over adversity but also serves as a symbol of resistance against apartheid's oppressive regime. It reminds us that even in times of darkness, love can conquer fear while inspiring others to fight for justice. Victor Crawshaw's lens captures not just an image but also history itself – documenting the strength of one family torn apart by politics yet reunited through sheer determination to create a better future beyond borders.
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