Young people march for social justice on 50th anniversary of June 16

As South Africa commemorates 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, scores of young South Africans marched through the streets of Soweto in a symbolic June 1976 march.

Scores of young people from various parts of the country took part in the 50th anniversary of the June 16 commemorative march, calling for social justice and linking remembrance with the urgency for change.

Organised by the Seth Mazibuko Foundation and political and community-based partners, the march started at Moema and Vilakazi streets and concluded outside Orlando Stadium, now known as the Amstel Arena.

Marchers highlighted youth unemployment, GBV, crime, and other social ills affecting young people.

Katlelelo Mokgopane from Burgersfort, Limpopo, one of the passionate participants, raised her voice in support of tackling the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV).