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Reflections on a golden jubilee: the unfinished long walk of South Africa’s youth
As South Africa marks 50 years since the iconic Soweto Uprising, the fight for economic justice continues. Will today's youth heed the call to honour their legacy by taking action in the upcoming local elections?
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Fifty years after the Soweto uprising: The ongoing fight for educational equality in South Africa
Fifty years after the Soweto uprising, South Africa's educational landscape remains marred by inequality, with countless black learners still confined to under-resourced schools.
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Elections 2026: Young South Africans call for transformative change
Youth across South Africa are rallying for change as the 2026 Local Government Elections approach, highlighting issues of unemployment, education, and systemic inequality that…
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Beyond the memory of 1976: The meaning of Youth Day in modern South Africa
Every Youth Day, South Africans reflect on the bravery of the youth who marched in 1976. As we honour their legacy, we must also consider the challenges facing today's young…
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Mark Heywood's reflections on the Soweto uprising: A call for a new generation of activists
Mark Heywood reflects on the enduring legacy of the Soweto uprising, urging a new generation to rise up and continue the fight for equality and social justice in South Africa.
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Soweto march to spotlight ongoing struggles 50 years after 1976 uprising
A Youth Day march will take place in Soweto on 16 June 2026, retracing the route of the 1976 student uprising to Orlando Stadium, with organisers saying it highlights ongoing…
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‘Freedom lives in every generation’: Phoenix learners reflect on Youth Day
Akshara Garib, Kerenza Ramsamy, Jovaann Chitrddow and Shradha Mothilall of Earlington Secondary in Phoenix reflect on what Youth Day means to them. They speak of education as a…
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Fifty years on, Soweto uprising legacy still shadows South Africa
Half a century after an uprising that helped bring down apartheid in South Africa, little remains on the streets of Soweto to mark the blood spilled there.
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Youth Month sparks a call for action 50 years after the Soweto Uprising
The realities faced by South African youth in 2026 reveal a nation still struggling with the shadows of its past, writes Aisha Adam.
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Resurgence in Youth Activism Overdue in the Shaping of SA’s Future
Fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, South African youth face new challenges in a democracy that often overlooks their voices. This article explores the need for a resurgence of…
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Remembering June 16: the heritage and history of the children of apartheid education
FIVE decades have passed since that fateful, yet horrifically tragic day on June 16,1976.The children of 1976, particularly the " black" children of Soweto rose as one, stood firm…
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Reflections on a golden jubilee: the unfinished long walk of South Africa’s youth
As South Africa marks 50 years since the iconic Soweto Uprising, the fight for economic justice continues. Will today's youth heed the call to honour their legacy by taking action…