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SA to commemorate Human Rights Day

SA to commemorate Human Rights Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday deliver a keynote address at the national commemoration of Human Rights Day to be held in Sharpeville, Sedibeng District Municipality, in the Gauteng province. 

The President will commence the day with a wreath-laying ceremony scheduled for 10:00 at the Sharpeville Memorial Site, after which he will deliver a keynote speech at the George Thabe Cricket Grounds in Sharpeville.

“Ahead of addressing the national event, the President, joined by bereaved families of fallen victims, will commence with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Sharpeville memorial in honour of the fallen Sharpeville Massacre victims,” the Presidency said in a statement. 
 
The national event coincides with the 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy, and will be held under the theme, ‘Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights’.

The month of March will be used to reflect on the country’s achievements to promote respect for basic human rights and restore human dignity in line with the Bill of Rights.

Human Rights Month is commemorated to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa.

It also commemorates the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, where peaceful protestors marching against discriminatory pass laws were fatally shot by the apartheid police and others were wounded.

“The hosting of the event in Sharpeville symbolises the government’s commitment to honour the sacrifices made by those who fought and died for our liberation in Sharpeville and other communities throughout South Africa,” the Presidency said. – SAnews.gov.za 

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday deliver a keynote address at the national commemoration of Human Rights Day to be held in Sharpeville, Sedibeng District Municipality, in the Gauteng province. 

The President will commence the day with a wreath-laying ceremony scheduled for 10:00 at the Sharpeville Memorial Site, after which he will deliver a keynote speech at the George Thabe Cricket Grounds in Sharpeville.

“Ahead of addressing the national event, the President, joined by bereaved families of fallen victims, will commence with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Sharpeville memorial in honour of the fallen Sharpeville Massacre victims,” the Presidency said in a statement. 
 
The national event coincides with the 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy, and will be held under the theme, ‘Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights’.

The month of March will be used to reflect on the country’s achievements to promote respect for basic human rights and restore human dignity in line with the Bill of Rights.

Human Rights Month is commemorated to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa.

It also commemorates the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, where peaceful protestors marching against discriminatory pass laws were fatally shot by the apartheid police and others were wounded.

“The hosting of the event in Sharpeville symbolises the government’s commitment to honour the sacrifices made by those who fought and died for our liberation in Sharpeville and other communities throughout South Africa,” the Presidency said. – SAnews.gov.za 

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