As South Africa commemorates 62 years since the Sharpeville massacre, the residents of that township have accused government of only remembering them this time of the year.
SHARPEVILLE:
“Whenever this time of the year approaches, a lot of work is done in Sharpeville. This is the only time the councillor does any work. The grass is only being cut today and the streets are being cleaned. I don’t know why they do this, but I think they only clean up when they know the president and other guests are coming to Sharpeville.” This is the general sentiment among the people Eyewitness News spoke to in Sharpeville.
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