As South Africa celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto-led protests of June 16, 1976, social justice activist Mark Heywood has commended the '76 generation of young people for their bravery.
As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, prominent human rights and social justice activist Mark Heywood shares an introspective look back at his transformative journey.
From his early days as a political enthusiast in England, Ghana, Nigeria, and Botswana to becoming a pivotal figure in South Africa’s Struggle for freedom, Heywood’s commitment to activism has made a lasting impact on social justice issues, especially concerning HIV/Aids.
Heywood recently announced a collaborative effort between his organisation, the Union Against Hunger, and the Seth Mazibuko Foundation, led by one of the organisers of the iconic Soweto uprising of June 16, 1976.
Reflecting on this partnership, he expressed: "The Union Against Hunger and other organisations have joined with the Seth Mazibuko Foundation because we think that marking 50 years since 1976 is very important. Both to remember the people who gave up their lives and who were injured and who went into exile, but also to reinforce what they stood for and to put back on the national agenda the very rights that they died for."
