On 21 March in 1960, 69 people were mowed down after embarking on an anti-pass law protest.
Post-apartheid, this day was declared Human Rights Day and as the country prepares to mark the day it is a reminder that the constitution protects the rights of citizens.
The cameras were rolling and visuals speak louder than the silent black and white.
We dig into the Archives and take you back to that fateful day in 1960.
Warning: These visuals contain graphic material and is not to be viewed by sensitive viewers.
Today we are protected by the Bill of Rights.
The Bill of Rights sets out the fundamental rights of all South Africans, including the right to dignity and the right to equality.
See the main topics of conversation in the Bill of Rights below.
South Africans will celebrate the national Human Rights Day event on 21 March 2015 in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape under the theme: “Celebrating the Freedom Charter, Enjoying Equal Human Rights for All”.
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