Sharpeville is NOT a Massacre (SINAM1960 NPC) is a non-profit company based in Sharpeville. The aim of the organisation is to build strategic partnerships with Private and Public sector organisations, NPOs and the community of Sharpeville in reviving the
economy of Sharpeville through Community Development Programs, Sports Arts & Culture activities and Tourism led activities.
Mission: To foster economic development and community empowerment through tourism initiatives in the historically rich township.
Vision: Building sustainable livelihoods, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting local entrepreneurships.
The Sharpeville massacre occurred on 21 March 1960 at the
police station in the township of Sharpeville in the then
Transvaal Province of the then Union of South Africa (today part of Gauteng). After demonstrating against anti-black pass laws, a crowd of about 7,000 black protesters went to the police station.
The South African Police (SAP) opened fire on the crowd when the crowd started advancing toward the fence around the police station; tear-gas had proved ineffectual. There were 249 victims in total, including 29 children, with 69 people killed and 180 injured. Some were shot in the back as they fled.
