https://twitter.com/AtholT/status/844215953621684224 Doves were released as a symbol of peace as residents from every corner of the Metro commemorated Human Rights Day at the Donkin Reserve and Vuyisile Mini Square yesterday. March 21, marks an important day in the national calendar as the Sharpeville massacre is commemorated annually to honour the day and human rights. On March 21 1960, a total of 69 civilians were killed by police while protesting against pass laws at the old Sharpeville … [Read more...] about On Human Rights Day Mayor Trollip walked Madiba’s route 67
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King William’s Town Human Rights Day Commemorations – #JustAddZebras
The Eastern Cape is gearing up for the commemoration of this year’s Human Rights Day in King William’s Town where President Jacob Zuma will be joined by thousands of people who will observe the day at Victoria Grounds. On Monday, workers were busy putting final touches at the venue where scores of people are expected to gather from 9am on Tuesday. King William’s Town is the birth place of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko who died in a prison cell in Pretoria in 1977. This year marks 40 … [Read more...] about King William’s Town Human Rights Day Commemorations – #JustAddZebras
No Official Massacre Commemorations as Government Outmaneuvers Municipality
The entire press conference with added Zebra's because sometimes politicians just go better with Dancing Zebras - #JustAddZebras courtesy of John Oliver At a press conference called today by the Executive Mayor Athol Trollip, held in Jenny's Room at the City Hall, the Executive Mayor outlined the municipalities woes around the official commemoration of National Days and, more specifically, Human Rights day 21 March 2017. Citing provincial and national government obfuscation allied with local … [Read more...] about No Official Massacre Commemorations as Government Outmaneuvers Municipality
Strengthen your commitment to the Bill of Rights on Human Rights Day
South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day on the 21 March, a day historically linked to the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre. On this day 57 years ago, thousands of South Africans took to the street of Sharpeville in a peaceful protest against inhuman pass laws of the apartheid regime. During the protest 69, people died and 180 were wounded when police opened fire on the congregated crowd. It has become an iconic date in our country’s history with all citizens commemorating the 21 March as Human … [Read more...] about Strengthen your commitment to the Bill of Rights on Human Rights Day
Ramaphosa grounded
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa cancelled his trip to Uitenhage today - Human Rights Day, due to technical problems experienced by his plane. “Deputy President Ramaphosa was scheduled to address the commemoration service of the 31st anniversary of the Uitenhage massacre in the Eastern Cape,” spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa said. “The South African Air Force aircraft (SAAF) in which Deputy President Ramaphosa was scheduled to fly to the Eastern Cape developed technical difficulties, … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa grounded
Kwanele Nyoni! Enough is Enough! Genoeg is Genoeg!
Today is Human Rights Day. 53 years ago 69 peaceful protestors sacrificed their lives in Sharpeville for the freedom and equality now protected by our constitution. Today 3200 women will be raped in South Africa. One woman will be raped every four minutes in our country. SA is therefore neither free nor equal. Our rape statistics are an insult to the memory of those who suffered and died for freedom and equality and our paper rights ring hollow in the face of this, our national crisis of … [Read more...] about Kwanele Nyoni! Enough is Enough! Genoeg is Genoeg!
