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Sharpeville Massacre – 21 March 1960

June 7th, 2026 (Updated)

The Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa took place on 21 March 1960 following a mass protest against pass laws organised by the PAC. ANCYL President Julius Malema claims that the ANC should have the glory for the protest because the PAC hijacked their anti-pass law campaign scheduled for 10 days later.