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, current challenges, and the urgent need for systemic change.

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…

Police action against protesting students on 16 June 1976 shocked the world and marked a turning point in the fight against apartheid.

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.

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

On June 16, we remember the courageous youth of 1976, whose sacrifices for freedom seem overshadowed by the harsh realities of post-apartheid South Africa. As we reflect on their…

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,…

As we mark 50 years since the Soweto uprising, it’s time to breathe new energy into entrepreneurship for the sake of future generations, writes Luncedo Mtwentwe.

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…

In commemorating June 16, we must challenge ourselves and society to ensure that the revolutionary spirit of the uprising is not forgotten - rather, it should prompt us to forge…

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,…

As South Africa marks 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising, human rights lawyer Nomzamo Zondo reflects on the killing of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo and what it reveals about the…

Youth joblessness, corruption and socioeconomic challenges threaten gains of democracy

On the fiftieth anniversary of June 16, this article reflects on the enduring legacy of the youth who fought against Apartheid and examines the ongoing challenges of economic…

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.