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Celebrating Human Rights day at Constitution Hill

On Human Rights Day 2025, the rhythmic heartbeat of solidarity echoed through Constitutional Hill as a thousand drummers united, proving that when it comes to justice, sometimes it takes a village—and a whole lot of percussion—to make some noise.

Youth raising fists on a bridge on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

By Felix Dlangamandla

21 Mar 2025

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Fathima Cajee walks through the chairs during the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — Fathima Cajee walks through the chairs during the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

The 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — The 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

Drummers during the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — Drummers during the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

People interact during the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — People interact during the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

Guest listen to panelists at the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — Guests listen to panelists at the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

Sue Majam waves a Palestine flag at the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — Sue Majam waves a Palestine flag at the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

Visitors at the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — Visitors at the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

Sue Majam at the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — Sue Majam at the 1000 drums for solidarity on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

Youth raising fists on a bridge on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — Youth raising fists on a bridge on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

168 Newspapers displayed on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — DM 168 Newspapers displayed on Human Rights Day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

A solution session held by Jozi My Jozi on Human Rights day at Constitutional Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla) — A solution session held by Jozi My Jozi on Human Rights day at Constitution Hill on 21 March 2025. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla).DM

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Comments (2)

Rod MacLeod Mar 23, 2025, 03:39 PM

I am patiently waiting for Human Obligations Day. I want to know who gets to pick up the OBLIGATION tab. If you have a right to free housing, someone has an obligation to provide it. Likewise for rights to water, free electricity, education, food, clothing and shelter. Who has the obligation to provide all of this?

Rod MacLeod Mar 23, 2025, 03:39 PM

I am patiently waiting for Human Obligations Day. I want to know who gets to pick up the OBLIGATION tab. If you have a right to free housing, someone has an obligation to provide it. Likewise for rights to water, free electricity, education, food, clothing and shelter. Who has the obligation to provide all of this?