On Human Rights Day, formerly known as Sharpeville Day, The Huffington Post South Africa looks at recent events that show where we stand on human rights.

The South African government held the official Human Rights Day event, which marked the commemoration of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre at George Thabe Stadium in Sharpeville, on Thursday. Scores of ...

Nothing offends the Theletsane family in Sharpeville more than hearing March 21 being referred to as Human Rights Day. ‘Sharpeville Day, not Human Rights Day’ Home Page ...

SHARPEVILLE – In honour of the 69 fallen victims of the Sharpeville Massacre, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the area and laid wreaths at the human rights precinct on March 21.

The families of those who lost loved ones in the Sharpeville massacre 63 years ago say they have little to commemorate on Human Rights Day.

Johannesburg - Thousands of ANC supporters gathered at the George Thabe Cricket Pitch in Sharpeville, Vereeniging on Friday. Many screamed, ululated and sang when President Jacob Zuma was mentioned.

How the Sharpeville massacre changed the course of human rights. It’s been 60 years since dozens of protesters were killed at a peaceful anti-apartheid rally in South Africa.

Former Mayor, Gift Moerane sharing a quick chat with attendees from the Church of Scientology. Community members at the event. In commemoration of South Africa’s Human Rights Day, various ...

I find it interesting that students, when discussing the Sharpeville Massacre, will not always automatically link the recently celebrated Human Rights Day to this bloody day in our history – a ...

Six decades on, and after the defeat of the apartheid regime, we commemorate Human Rights Day. ... President Cyril Ramaphosa will lay wreaths and deliver an address at the cemetery in Sharpeville.

SHARPEVILLE – In honour of the 69 fallen victims of the Sharpeville Massacre, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the area and laid wreaths at the human rights precinct on March 21.