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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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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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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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‘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.
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‘Racial attacks show SA not entirely free’
Deputy President David Mabuza says it’s disappointing that racism still exists in South Africa even after so many years.
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Human Library breaks barriers by telling unique stories
The Human Library is an initiative where people are the books - telling incredible and unique stories to break down stereotypes.
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Zuma calls on South Africans to unite
President Jacob Zuma has called for a spirit of unity in remembrance of liberators like OR Tambo.
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Zuma commemorates Biko on Human Rights Day
Stephen Biko was beaten to death by Eastern Cape police in September 1977 at the age of 31.
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'Govt needs to do more to protect the rights of the poor'
Amnesty International says the poorest are most vulnerable when it comes to having their rights violated.
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Makhura: Anti-racism team to begin work next month
The premier announced the team at the Sharpeville cricket pitch on Human Rights Day, yesterday.
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Sharpeville Massacre: Survivors remember the fateful day in 1960
Abraham Mofokeng & Elizabeth Chabeli share memories of the day when 69 people lost their lives.
