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Boipatong Memorial and Youth Heritage Centre

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The Boipatong Memorial and Youth Heritage Centre (often referred to as the Boipatong Monument) is a South African heritage site and community center located in the township of Boipatong, near Vanderbijlpark in the Gauteng Province. The center was established to honor the victims of the Boipatong massacre, which took place on 17 June 1992, and to serve as a hub for local youth development, skills training, and historical education.

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