The Chairperson observed that if it had not been for the contribution and sacrifices that Cuba made during the battle of Cuito Cuanavale and the impact that it had on Namibian independence; and the effect the Namibian independence had on the transition to democracy in South Africa, the country could perhaps be still battling with the demon of apartheid for several years more than it did. He cautioned that South Africa should never forget the sacrifices made by Cuba in helping the country in its transition to democracy.