Vox Pop: What is the significance of Youth Day to you?

This month marks the 40th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, when students marched against Afrikaans being made a compulsory medium of instruction in schools.

The students were attacked by heavily armed police officers who fired teargas and fired at them. This resulted in widespread resistance that turned into an uprising against the government.

One of the most memorable moments is the photograph taken of Hector Pieterson being carried through the streets after being shot. June 16 has significance to people and what they associate with Youth Day.