One of the projects under consideration is the establishment of a new “Langa Heroes Memorial” along King Langalibalele Road, says Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
It includes the restoration of historical buildings.Restorations, a new memorial and an open-air festival are just some of the plans to celebrate Langa's 100Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced the plan at Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre in Langa on Tuesday.
"While most people associate 21 March with Sharpeville in 1960, the same day is etched into Langa's history too, as thousands of Langa residents gathered that day – without their passbooks – to march to the Langa police station, about 200 metres down the road. At least three people died – some eyewitnesses put the figure higher – and many more were injured as police opened fire on protesters here in Langa. A horrible, terrible tragedy," he said.
The City was also completing a study on the potential conversion of the old Single Men's Quarters into a multi-purpose space, said Hill-Lewis. "I want to be very clear that we want to involve the Langa community in decisions by the City on future projects, including elements of our centenary celebration plans for Langa. So, over the next three months we will conduct a public participation process to ensure the needs and wishes of residents are taken into consideration," added Hill-Lewis.
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