Today (June 16), South Africa celebrates Youth Day, honouring the courage and resilience of the students who stood up against apartheid on this day back in 1976.

The Soweto Uprising was a crucial moment in the fight for equality and freedom, and we remember the sacrifices made by young people who fought for their rights and shaped the country’s future.

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Let us continue to empower and celebrate the youth of South Africa, who remain a powerful force for change and progress.

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