Human Rights in South Africa

Human Rights in South Africa

Recently, South Africa celebrated Human Rights Day on 21 March 2025. We would do well to remember the events that led to this day being declared a public holiday. This day is highly significant because, 65 years ago, nearly 100 people lost their lives and 238 were wounded during protest actions against pass laws that took place across the country. This campaign intensified the struggle against the unjust laws under which the apartheid government…