TODAY is a reminder of one of the cruellest events in Mzansi before democracy.
On this day twenty-seven years ago, over 30 people were killed in Sebokeng, in the Vaal.
For the families of the victims and survivors, it is engraved on their memory as the darkest day in our history.
In the 1991 massacre, mourners were gunned down while attending a night vigil held in zone 7 to honour community leader Christopher Nangalembe.
During the all-night vigil for ANC member Nangalembe, a gang of armed men suddenly invaded the tent where the mourners had gathered.
A hand grenade exploded, while the attackers randomly began shooting into the crowd, leaving over 30 people dead and dozens injured.
To tell the story of that fateful day, filmmaker Charles Khuele has produced an educational documentary titled The Night of the Massacre.
Charles told Daily Sun the reason for creating the documentary was because the history of his home town is not well documented.
“Many massacres took place in my kasi but no one talks about them.
“It’s as if the Vaal didn’t play any role in achieving our country’s freedom and democracy.”
Charles said producing the documentary is his way of educating people about Mzansi’s history.
“It has footage of the massacre and is very touching.”
He said he started screening it on 16 December to residents in and around the Vaal.
“Our last screening was on Thursday at Palm Springs Hall.”
Charles said he hasn’t released the documentary yet. We are hoping we get it on TV so many people can see it.”