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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, on Tuesday, June 16, concerns are growing over the political disengagement of young people ahead of next…

Fifty years after the youth of 1976 bravely protested for their rights, Youth Day calls for a critical examination of the barriers facing today's young people in South Africa.…

While access to education has expanded over the past three decades, millions of young South Africans continue to struggle to find work and build sustainable futures.

Nearly five decades after the 1976 uprising, South Africa's youth continue to face exclusion of a different kind. Despite gaining qualifications, many young people remain unable…