Special Report Transcript Episode 26, Section 5, Time 32:50

The hardships suffered by women in the resistance to apartheid seldom reached the headlines. But the life story of Irene March is a monument to the great sacrifices made by the people of Alexandra since the upheavals of 1986. With the dawn of every decade the life of yet another of her sons was claimed. She has lost three of her four sons. First, was 16 year old Phillip who was shot by police during the 1976 school uprisings. // It was very queer that Phillip did not die instantly. He survived for the 18th, 19th and he died on the 20th. What happened, Phillip said no I was shot by Boers. Why? No, don’t you worry their time will come.

Notes: Irene March

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MARCH, Philip

Was shot dead by members of the SADF and SAP inside school grounds in Alexandra, Johannesburg, in June 1976 after the Soweto uprising had spilt over into neighbouring areas.

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MARCH, Joseph

Was shot dead in his own front yard in Alexandra, Johannesburg, in June 1993 during conflict between IFP and ANC supporters.

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MARCH, David

Was abducted by members of the SAP in Alexandra, Johannesburg, in November 1993 during violence in the township. He has not been seen since and is presumed dead.

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