Human Rights Day

Survey shows ignorance about big moments in South Africa’s history – like the Sharpeville massacre

The yearly Human Rights Day public holiday in South Africa in late March commemorates the Sharpeville Massacre, when police opened fire on a crowd of unarmed black protesters outside the Sharpeville police station on 21 March 1960. An...

The Conversation Contributors ·about 3 years ago

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY IS EVERY DAY

When Nelson Mandela launched the now world renowned Constitution of the Republic of South Africa in Sharpville in 1996, I knew that I would love to live in the society it envisioned. I remember saying to my mother, Nomali, “I wish thi...

Sandile Memela·about 3 years ago

Coming Up This Weekend: Tourism Commemorates Human Rights Day at Vilakazi Precinct.

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane will visit the Vilakazi precinct in Soweto to commemorate Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day is observed annually on 21 March in honor of the fallen struggle stalwarts who lost their lives in...

Phumzile Mavimbela·about 3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa to appear before National Assembly for an Oral Question-and-Answer session

President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday the 19th of March 2024 at 14:00 for an oral question-and-answer session with Members of the House.

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa ·about 1 month ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for a Nation founded on principles of equality, dignity, and respect for Human Rights

As the nation observed Human Rights Day on Thursday the 21st of March 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a poignant message highlighting both the progress made since 1994 and the ongoing challenges faced in the journey towards a f...

Neo Poho·29 days ago

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