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The iconic photo of Hector Pieterson being carried on 16 June 1976. Picture: Sam Nzima.

1976 uprisings

BUSANI NGCAWENI: To be young, willing but black

By Busani Ngcaweni

Busani Ngcaweni writes passionately about the challenges faced by young black South Africans, 25 years after the demise of Apartheid.

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Ramaphosa expected to deliver Youth Day speech in Polokwane

    Ramaphosa says because this year's commemoration coincides with 25 years of freedom it takes place under the theme “25 years of democracy: a celebration of youth activism”.

    1066 days ago
  • National Youth  Development Agency (NYDA) logo. Picture: NYDA RSA Facebook

    NYDA calls for economic inclusion as youth mark 1976 students massacre

    The comments come as South African marks 43 years since young people protested in Soweto against Afrikaans being used as a primary medium of instruction in schools.

    1066 days ago
  • The iconic photo of Hector Pieterson being carried on 16 June 1976. Picture: Sam Nzima.

    Political parties in Gauteng to commemorate Youth Day in Soweto

    The 43rd anniversary of the 1976 massacre will be commemorated in Gauteng by the two main political parties.

    1066 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS

    Zuma to lead govt's Youth Day commemoration event in Ventersdorp

    Provincial dignitaries including Free State premier Ace Magashule are expected to attend the event.

    1796 days ago
  • Picture: EWN

    Political leaders: SA youth need economic freedom

    The DA’s Anneke Scheepers says the youth of today have the same responsibility as the youth of 1976.

    1796 days ago
  • Government launches celebrations of Youth Month at Hector Pieterson Memorial.Picture : Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    [WATCH] Govt kicks off #YouthMonth with wreath laying ceremony for class of '76

    The National Youth Development Agency started the #YouthMonth celebration with a wreath laying ceremony at the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Soweto where they remembered the class of 1976.

    2176 days ago
  • Lulu Pieterson says the Democratic Alliance is the only party which will take South Africa forward. Picture: EWN.

    Pieterson's sister explains DA decision

    Hector Pieterson's sister says the DA is the only party to take South Africa forward.

    3028 days ago
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