Human Rights Day 21 March 2012

21 March is South African Human Rights Day. It is a day which, more than many others, captures the essence of the struggle of the South African people and the soul of our non-racial democracy.”

Nelson Mandela

Human Rights Day is commemorated by a public holiday in South Africa, reminding us of the Sharpeville Massacre. A day in which we honour those whose lives were sacrificed in the fight for democracy and to reflect on the progress that has been made in ensuring basic human rights for all South Africans, as preserved in our Constitution.

Let’s remember this day as part of our heritage and treat every person with respect and humility. “How would you like to be treated daily?”