Sharpeville Massacre
The Sharpeville Massacre signaled the start of armed resistance in South Africa, and prompted worldwide condemnation of South Africa's Apartheid policies.
Sharpeville Massacre
On 21 March 1960 at least 180 black Africans were injured and 69 killed when South African police opened fire on approximately 300 demonstrators at the township of Sharpeville, near Vereeniging in the Transvaal.
On 21 March 1960 at least 180 black Africans were injured and 69 killed when South African police opened fire on approximately 300 demonstrators at the township of Sharpeville, near Vereeniging in the Transvaal.
Conclusions about the Sharpeville Massacre
Conclusions about the Sharpeville Massacre from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa Report, Vol 3, Chapter 6, October 1998.
Conclusions about the Sharpeville Massacre from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa Report, Vol 3, Chapter 6, October 1998.
Map of townships in the Witwatersrand
Not sure where all those South African townships are? Have a look at this handy map of the townships around Johannesburg.
Not sure where all those South African townships are? Have a look at this handy map of the townships around Johannesburg.