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 connections across all struggles for justice, understanding that the fight is far from finished, write Salim Vally.

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.