Parliament’s Library Service, in partnership with external stakeholders, will host the Intergenerational Dialogue titled "Youth Voices, Reading and Democracy". The event will reflect on the legacy of the 1976 student uprising and its contribution to democracy in South Africa.
The youth and relevant stakeholders made their voices heard in Parliament ahead of the 50th anniversary of the 16 June 1976, Soweto Uprising.
They joined an Intergenerational Dialogue titled "Youth Voices, Reading and Democracy" to reflect on the legacy of the 1976 student uprising and its contribution to democracy in South Africa.
The dialogue, hosted by Parliament’s Library Service, included participation from various legislatures, high schoolers, the National Library of South Africa, members of Parliament and representatives from Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), among others.
June is observed annually as Youth Month, with June 16 commemorated as National Youth Day in honour of the role young people played in the liberation struggle. This year marks the Golden Jubilee of the Soweto uprising under the theme: “Reset@50 – The Future Calls”.
