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Now, Lawyers for survivors and relatives of those killed are launching legal action against the South African government, hoping to overturn a law that has prevented compensation claims. \n87 year-old Abram Mofokeng, a Sharpeville massacre survivor, hopes the government follows through on their pledges .\"What we are expecting is for them to honour their promises. When Mr Mandela unveiled this memorial following his release from prison. He promised us R120 000 [$7,437 USD, at today's exchange rate ed.] for those that were affected,\" he says. \nLawyers are seeking to overturn legislation that was passed a year after the massacre. \n \n \nCharne Tracey , an attorney, Lawyers For Human Rights, explains there are multiple aspects to the case, stating, \"there are two major aspects to the case. The first aspect is having the Indemnity Act declared unconstitutional. The second aspect is having our class of people certified as a class so that we can pursue individual damages. 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