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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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Youth Month must be earned, not declared
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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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As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, youth and stakeholders gather to discuss its legacy and the ongoing challenges of unemployment.
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