Saturday, 21 March, marks 66 years since 69 people were killed and close to 200 others injured when police opened fire on marchers in Sharpeville on this date in 1960. All things considered, the majority black government has, since 1994, failed the spirit of the martyrs who lost their lives in that historic march against […]

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The Mail & Guardian Digital Edition – 13 March 2026