Fifty-seven years ago, 69 Black protesters lost their lives in what started as a peaceful protest against discriminatory laws enforced by the Apartheid Police at the time. A further 180 were injured. On Saturday, South Africans will unite to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre whilst celebrating Human Rights Day.
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AuthorZahid Jadwat is a South African writer, columnist, podcaster and radio show host. Archives
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