In 1969, District Six was a vibrant, multi-racial community in Cape Town, characterized by its streets like Longmarket and Hanover, which were central to the area’s life and commerce. However, it was a period when the apartheid government was actively implementing forced removals under the Group Areas Act, leading to the community’s destruction. The intersection would have been a lively hub before the forced demolitions, but by 1969, it was at the forefront of the violent upheaval as communities were being displaced.
