The Mystery behind the 99 year old Gauteng Memorial

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Alongside the railway line between Mapleton and Glenroy stations near Alberton, stands a lonely memorial stone in the veld.

Its inscription, written in four South African languages, commemorates the deaths of 22 black South Africans 99 years ago — but offers few clues about who they were or how they died.

HOT1027's Al Prodgers went searching for the story behind the stone...
8 Jul English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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