Human rights day
Human Rights Day: 60 years on, Sharpeville residents live in hope
While residents had anticipated that on Saturday Sharpeville would come to life as the country commemorates 60 years since the massacre, they tell stories of...
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COVID-19: Govt’s readiness tested, Ramaphosa calls for unity on Human Rights Day
The president has called on South Africans to unite behind the recently imposed restrictions, while the SAHRC says the outbreak is a test on government’s readiness to address healthcare issues.
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IFP's Buthelezi: Human Rights Day should be named after Robert Sobukwe
IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi also says it was up to him to propose public holidays, and he felt the 21 March should be one to remember the fight for human rights for all South Africans.
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Malema: Sharpeville residents only see ANC on Human Rights Day
EFF leader Julius Malema has criticised the ANC for only attending commemorations in Sharpeville during Human Rights Day and not assisting residents by providing basic services in the area.
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Death penalty, subsidised public transport: Here's what the IFP manifesto says
The party launched its elections manifesto in Soweto on Human Rights Day at the Zola Sports Complex.
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What Malema, Maimane & Ramaphosa had to say on Human Rights Day
On 21 March, South Africa commemorates the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, where 69 people were killed and 180 injured when police opened fire on protesters who were burning their passbooks which restricted the movement of black people. Political leaders took the stage at various venues to mark Human Rights Day.
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Human Rights Day: EFF says manifesto 'most radical for economic emancipation'
EFF leader Julius Malema is set to address the crowds this afternoon.
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Ramaphosa: Language should be used as source of empowerment, pride
President Cyril Ramaphosa was welcomed by loud cheers and song at the George Thabe Stadium in Sharpeville where the day is officially being commemorated.
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Sharpeville siblings recall harrowing moments of 1960 massacre
On Thursday in 1960, 69 people were killed and hundreds more injured when police opened fire on protesters who were burning their pass books at the Sharpeville police station.
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Ramaphosa commemorates Sharpeville massacre
President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering his Human Rights Day address in Sharpeville, where in 1960, 69 people were killed and hundreds more injured when police opened fire on protesters who were burning their pass books at the Sharpeville Police Station.
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Albie Sachs: SA still plagued by massive inequality
Retired Constitutional Court judge and human rights activist Justice Albie Sachs says the country is completely different from what was experienced under apartheid but no one should tolerate inequality.
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OPINION: Sharpeville struggle continues to haunt South Africa
ANC member Omry Makgoale says that the heroes of Sharpeville fought to have the right to elect their own MPs but that they died in vain as black people still do not have the right to directly elect MPs.
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Ramaphosa expected to lead Human Rights Day programme in Sharpeville
Government has called on all citizens to use their indigenous languages to promote a human rights culture in honour of those who marched and died on the day.
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Activist confident Ramaphosa will keep promise on school safety in townships
Daphne Erosi, a Khayelitsha mother and Equal Education activist, joined hundreds of people, including school children, in the city centre.
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Mitchells Plain residents march against domestic violence
Protesters in Mitchells Plain are demanding domestic abuse cases be given more attention by authorities.
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Former District Six residents wish to return to place of birth
Scores of former District Six residents joined hundreds of other demonstrators in a march for land, housing and school safety held in Cape Town on Wednesday.
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Mabuza lays wreath at memorial site for Sharpeville massacre victims
Hundreds of people gathered at the George Thabe Cricket Stadium on Wednesday where Deputy President David Mabuza delivered the keynote address.
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NW Nehawu: Remember workers’ rights this #HumanRightsDay
On Tuesday, the union marched in Mahikeng to deliver a memorandum of demands to the government, calling for better salaries and improved working conditions.
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‘There is no Human Rights without ownership of land’
EFF leader Julius Malema says the party’s call for land ownership is not reverse racism but a call for dignity.
