Mining Labour 1985 - 1986
Weenan
Weenen stands as a testament to the turbulent History of South Africa! Located on the serene Banks of the Bushman River in KwaZulu-Natal, it remains as the second oldest European Settlement in the Region. In 1838, the Voortrekkers migration initially faced little resistance and eventually reached Natal.
Burgersdorp, E.C.
The Merino sheep-farming Town of Burgersdorp, in the North Eastern Cape has been a pivotal point in Afrikaner: History; Culture and Religion. Many Towns in South Africa are named after one person, but Burgersdorp was aptly named after many people: all its inhabitants, in fact.
The following is a list of 43 names of those killed in the stampede at a soccer match at Ellis Park stadium
The 43 spectators were crushed to death when fans forced their way through gate four in the north east corner of the stadium. A further 117 were injured.
List of the deceased
Madikana Samuel Selepe, 39, from Diepsloot, Soweto
Johannes Mandla Mthembu, 36, from Palm Springs, Vaal Triangle
Johannes Motlasi Letsoara, 35, from Potchefstroom
Sphiwa Esrome Mpungose, 13, from Burgersdale, West Rand
Ivan Jeffrey Bezuidenhout, 39, from Potchefstroom
Mbulelo Diniso, 25, from Orlando East