March is a significant month for South Africans, as it commemorates our human rights. The month serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made in the struggle for democracy in our country, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Adrienne Bredeveldt.
March is a significant month for South Africans, as it commemorates our human rights. The month serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made in the struggle for democracy in our country, writesOn 21 March 1960, the residents of Sharpeville and Langa townships, along with fellow compatriots in the country, marched in protest of the pass laws. The apartheid police opened fire on the peaceful protestors, killing 69 of them.
This tragic event, known as the Sharpeville Massacre, revealed to the world the apartheid government’s deliberate violation of human rights.. It highlights the importance of continuing to promote and protect human rights for generations to come, especially in light of past atrocities such as the Sharpeville Massacre. We honour the sacrifice of those who fought for the liberation and freedoms we enjoy today, enshrined in our Constitution.
Language and culture – everyone has the right to use the language and to participate in the cultural life of their choice.Human Rights Day is an opportunity to reinforce our commitment to the Bill of Rights and the protection of these rights. The day is an important reminder of the ongoing struggle for human rights and equality in South Africa. It’s also a call to all South Africans to strive for inclusive socio-economic development while combating racism, xenophobia, gender-based violence and femicide, all of which undermine our human rights.
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