Sharpeville is a township located in South Africa, near the city of Vereeniging. It is historically significant for the events that took place on March 21, 1960, when a peaceful protest against apartheid laws turned violent. This incident is known as the Sharpeville Massacre, where police opened fire on demonstrators, resulting in the deaths of 69 people and injuries to many others. The Sharpeville Massacre became a pivotal moment in the struggle against apartheid, drawing international attention to the injustices faced by black South Africans. It led to increased activism and the eventual formation of the African National Congress (ANC) as a more prominent force in the fight for equality and human rights in South Africa.