On Youth Day, the HSRC dialogue explores the evolution of youth struggles in South Africa, from the apartheid era to contemporary challenges of inequality and exclusion.

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…

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…

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…

The realities faced by South African youth in 2026 reveal a nation still struggling with the shadows of its past, writes Aisha Adam.

On Youth Day, the HSRC dialogue explores the evolution of youth struggles in South Africa, from the apartheid era to contemporary challenges of inequality and exclusion.

FIVE decades on, the mood, aspirations, and yearnings of South Africa’s youth are no different from those that stirred the streets of Soweto in 1976.Then, young people demanded…

Youth Day commemorates the 1976 Soweto uprising, but half a century later South Africa’s young people face a different battle, record unemployment, inequality and a widening gap…

Fifty years on from the Soweto Uprising, South African youth are confronted with new challenges that demand their voices be heard. This article calls for a revival of activism,…

Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the June 16 uprisings, Professor Salim Vally discusses the profound influence of international liberation struggles on South Africa's youth…

Fifty years after the 1976 student uprisings, South Africa's youth face a new struggle against unemployment and economic exclusion. This article explores the historical context,…

On Youth Day, South Africa reflects on the legacy of young activists and the urgent need for innovative solutions to empower today's youth in a challenging economic landscape.

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.

Young people of today are not only fighting for a more equitable society and against racism, but also against things such as gender-based violence