The IIE’s Varsity College Waterfall honours the past while inspiring the future on Youth Day
The IIE's Varsity College Waterfall's information centre hosted a special display of historical articles, archival photographs. and textbooks to commemorate the Soweto uprising on Youth Day.
As South Africa celebrates 31 years of democracy, The IIE’s Varsity College Waterfall recently hosted an initiative by the campus information centre to commemorate Youth Day.
A special display honouring the legacy of June 16, 1976, featured a collection of historical articles, archival photographs, and textbooks that focus on apartheid and the Soweto uprising.
This display highlighted the courage and sacrifices made by the youth during that time.
The initiative aimed to inspire the current generation by honouring the legacy they have inherited, encouraging students to explore this critical chapter of South African history, and to foster a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made for the freedoms they enjoy today.
Lesego Annah Mafa, a third-year Bachelor of Education student specialising in intermediate phase teaching, spoke about the significance of Youth Day for her. “It reminds me of the power and courage that young people have when standing up for what is right. It’s not just a public holiday; it’s a day to honour the bravery of the youth of 1976 who fought against an unfair education system.”
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She added that this day inspires her, as a future teacher, to create classrooms where every student feels valued and empowered. “After seeing the Youth Day display in the information centre, I was encouraged to celebrate Youth Day at home with my family, all of us wearing our old school uniforms.
“Youth Day is important for students to celebrate because it connects us to our history and helps us understand the sacrifices that were made for the freedoms we enjoy today. It encourages us to use our voices, stand up for justice, and take our education seriously. Celebrating this day also helps build pride, responsibility, and a sense of purpose in the next generation of leaders.”
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