Johannesburg
Hector Pieterson Museum
In memorial
8288 Maseko Street
Orlando West
Soweto, Gauteng 1808
Phone: +27 11 536 0611
Fax: +27 11 536 0611
Open from June 16, 2002, this museum was built in memoriam of Hector Pieterson, a twelve year old who was one of the first unfortunate casualties of the uprising in 1976. Over 500 people were killed in this protestation against the forced use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in the township schools. The museum is made of red brick like the surrounding dwellings and has a cathedral like feel to it. One sad fact is that there is no living picture of Hector available - he is only remembered through the infamous pictures of his dead body being carried out by his schoolmate and sister. Also on display are a Death Register, photographs and videos. Not a happy place to visit, but one that comprises real drama and tragedy.
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