Residents gather to honour important date
Tembisa is fortunate to have one of its streets named 21 March Street.
March 21 is a date that coincides with a crucial event in South African history.
The Sharpeville Massacre was an event which occurred on March 21, 1960, and some residents in Tembisa felt it is appropriate to honour the name of their street called 21 March Street in Moriting.
“We were fortunate to have our street named 21 March Street. On March 21, we organised a party for everyone who lives along the street so that we can build friendship among ourselves as neighbours and look out for one another,” said Laurence Moabelo.
He said they plan to make the event an annual event.
Mamosa Mohalane thanked Michelle Mandes for organising t-shirts, employees of EPX courier services for donating money to make the event possible and Ms Mmathabo Mohalane for hiring a jumping castle for the children.
She said they are also grateful to the men who did the cooking to feed those who attended. They also thanked Lucas Rabothata for being the DJ for the event.
“We want appeal to all our neighbours to contribute and take part in future events.”
