Langa Massacre commemoration postponed due to tussle over ‘broken promises’: The commemoration of the Langa Massacre at Kariega, formerly Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, has been postponed until further notice. The families of the victims did not want the planned activities to ... Source: "Kariega" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Kariega News: Langa Massacre commemoration postponed due to tussle over ‘broken promises’
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Uitenhage News: Langa Massacre commemoration postponed due to tussle over ‘broken promises’
Langa Massacre commemoration postponed due to tussle over ‘broken promises’: The commemoration of the Langa Massacre at Kariega, formerly Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, has been postponed until further notice. The families of the victims did not want the planned activities to ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Langa Massacre commemoration postponed due to tussle over ‘broken promises’
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
National focus on Uitenhage with 30th Anniversary of Langa Massacre
In March this year the national focus will be on Nelson Mandela Bay's Uitenhage as the country's main event for Human Rights Day will be commemorated in this historic town corresponding with the 30th Commemoration of the bloody Langa Massacre that shocked the world in 1985. The Mayoral Committee, chaired by Executive Mayor Benson Fihla, approved the hosting of the national event from 20 – 22 March 2015 on Wednesday. It will be hosted in conjunction with national and provincial … [Read more...] about National focus on Uitenhage with 30th Anniversary of Langa Massacre
Adv Mangcotywa to reflect on historical significance of Langa Massacre
Advocate Sonwabile Mangcotywa, Chief Executive of the National Heritage Council, is expected to reflect on the historical significance of the Langa Massacre from a national perspective at a Memorial Lecture to be held at the Babs Madlakane Hall (KwaNobuhle) tomorrow from 5pm. The Memorial Lecture, a build-up event to the Human Rights Commemoration in Uitenhage on Friday, 21 March, tribute to the victims of the massacre (the departed and their families) for their role in breaking the … [Read more...] about Adv Mangcotywa to reflect on historical significance of Langa Massacre
More than 113 disgruntled party members move
In the space of a week more than 113 disgruntled ANC members have now signed up membership and joined the DA in the ANC run ward 50 in Langa, Uitenhage. Amongst the many reasons behind their decision to join the DA, is the lack of service delivery, broken promises and self-enrichment from ANC officials. The DA has been assisting community members in Ward 50 amongst other things, with compiling their CV’s, making photocopies and faxing of job applications. Many of those who have been … [Read more...] about More than 113 disgruntled party members move
