Hector Pieterson

2022 - 6 - 16

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Hector Pieterson museum calls for inclusivity on 20th anniversary (Joburg)

Prince Dube, the museum's chief curator, spearheaded the event, which played host to pupils from Orlando West High School and St. Martins High School, who were ...

No one is superior to the other; we are all equal," said Dr Mhlongo, who openly disclosed his sexual orientation. Ratjie urged the school learners to take care of the facility in Orlando West and reminded them that they are the custodians of the museum. "I have been asked to speak about inclusivity.

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Who was Hector Pieterson and why does he continue to matter? (Citizen)

Apartheid police gunned down 566 school children, peacefully protesting the imposition of Afrikaans as a teaching medium in all schools.

It had been a peaceful march, the children were told to disperse, and they started singing Nkosi Sikelele. The police were ordered to shoot.”-Sam Nzima. “I saw a child fall down. Except it wouldn’t be an ordinary day of instruction.

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'Hector Pieterson didn't die for a president with millions of dollars ... (Citizen)

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa during his 16 June commemoration speech.

The bank is full, the mattress is full, [and] the couches are full,” he said. Is this what Hector Pieterson was killed for? “There is a video which will leak. “Is this what Tsietsi Mashinini died for? “How can a man be so rich to a point that he puts his money under a mattress? “You are unemployed because Ramaphosa has not given you a job.

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