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Sharpeville massacre

1960-03-21

Africa Media Online

Africa Media Online
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

After the people's protest; after 20,000 people had been detained; after 156 days of nightmare, the government closed another chapter in our country's history. There was to be no change. Apartheid and baaskap were here to stay. (Photograph by Drum Photographer BAHA) police marching on the streets

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  • Title: Sharpeville massacre
  • Date: 1960-03-21
  • Location: Sharpeville, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Subject Keywords: Drum Magazine,South Africa,South African history,black and white image,horizontal,ANC,protests,politics,October,1960,Sharpeville Massacre,Sharpeville,black African people,1960s
  • Original Source: Baileys African History Archive
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