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LUQMAN CLOETE
Hundreds of people today in mourning gathered at the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) to bid farewell to the founding member of the Namibian Democratic Party (NDP), Salmon David Isaacs.
81 years old at Keetmanshoop State Hospital, July 13
A family member told The Namibian newspaper that Isaacs had come in and out of the house. hospital for a time before his death
. an advocate for the cultural, social and economic rights of the Nama people.
MP Ida Hoffman, in a tribute on behalf of the Nama Genocide Technical Committee, said that Isaacs had a vision for Namibia.
"Ida, I want the Nama to be an integral part of the new Namibia and to be recognized and involved in the building of this vibrant nation."
"SD (as he was known) crisis- crossed the globe in order to make his" Swartbooi declared that the deceased joined the oldest liberation movement, the National Union of South West Africa ( Swanu), before leaving the country. In 1963, neighboring Botswana participated in the liberation struggle and returned to his country of birth in 1976.
"His return (which was a hasty return according to some) was not an act of succumbing to colonial machinations . He continued to be proactive in pursuing community outreach programs, "he added.
Isaacs leaves behind his wife, four sons, two daughters and 19 grandchildren. children.
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