During the 20th commemoration of the massacre yesterday, Mofokeng said the day, when 46 people were killed by IFP members in the Vaal Triangle, played a significant role in the struggle for liberation even though it was not as widely recognised as the Soweto June 16 uprisings.

"It is not about which day is more recognised, but how we use it. If . this day went by without anyone remembering what happened [in 1992], then I would be concerned.

"The day might not be a public holiday, but it is still significant."

Yesterday, Matsile Mirriam Molete, 58, recalled how her fiancé was shot and her 3-year-old daughter Mitta hacked on the head. Mitta is now in a wheelchair.

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Sun May 19 14:42:50 SAST 2013 ::

Jun 19, 2012

ApelMankotsana

I do not want to be seen to be underminig the Boipatong Massacre...but calling for its recognition like any other national days is just not super...Otherwise i will also call for the recognition of the murder of Comrade Peter Nchabeleng's day like any other national days.
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