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The meaning of Human Rights Day

Zululand Observer journalist, ANDREW CORNEW hit the street to find out what human rights in a democratic era meant to Zululanders.

March 21, 2014
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Sbhamandla Buthelezi: Its all about our rights and freedom. Its about us all working together as one nation. People lost their lives for our rights and that should always be remembered and respected
Sbhamandla Buthelezi: Its all about our rights and freedom. Its about us all working together as one nation. People lost their lives for our rights and that should always be remembered and respected
Phumzile Thango: As a woman and a mother I enjoy any time off. However the day is not just a holiday to me. It reminds us all of the sacrifices we as South Africans went through in order to achieve the democratic South Africa we have today.
Phumzile Thango: As a woman and a mother I enjoy any time off. However the day is not just a holiday to me. It reminds us all of the sacrifices we as South Africans went through in order to achieve the democratic South Africa we have today.
David Maitland: Celebrating Human Rights Day reminds us all that we live in a country where we are all free and for that we should be thankful
David Maitland: Celebrating Human Rights Day reminds us all that we live in a country where we are all free and for that we should be thankful
Kohl Fund: A day of celebrating our rights inherent to all human beings no matter what race, sex or nationality. It also makes us aware that we have our rights and we must protect ourselves against violations
Kohl Fund: A day of celebrating our rights inherent to all human beings no matter what race, sex or nationality. It also makes us aware that we have our rights and we must protect ourselves against violations
Ryan Smith: It means living in a free country where race and gender are not suppose to disadvantage us in any way. Its a good way of remembering the past so that we do not make the same mistakes again. Sharpeville was a horrific incident that must never take place again
Ryan Smith: It means living in a free country where race and gender are not suppose to disadvantage us in any way. Its a good way of remembering the past so that we do not make the same mistakes again. Sharpeville was a horrific incident that must never take place again

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March 21, 2014
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