The mass removals were poignant in the vibrant and historical township of Sophiatown in Johannesburg which was formerly shared by Africans, Indians, Coloured and White people. 

Poor white Afrikaner people were resettled in Sophiatown and it was remained Triomf. 

For the Residents, that remains a painful chapter in the country's history that continues to spark discussions on land reform.  

The demolitions displaced thousands, as they were forced to abandon their homes and communities. In the aftermath, new housing developments were built for those affected, while memorials and landmarks-such as the Christ the King Anglican church and the Trinity Lutheran Church-stand as reminders of the area's rich cultural heritage.

Decades later, the legacy of these removals still shapes the lives of former residents and the broader community.

--Reuters--