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

Hector pieterson

Youth Day: Understanding the history behind 16 June

By Lengwadishang Ramphele

We remember the youth of 1976 and what transpired on the day.

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

    FROM THE ARCHIVES: Through The Cracks, the untold story of Mbuyisa Makhubu

    Four years ago today, EWN went in search of the man who appeared in the iconic Soweto uprising image on 16 June 1976. As the country marks Youth Day, rediscover the untold story of Mbuyisa Makhubu in Through The Cracks.

    741 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.

    1107 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.

    1107 days ago
  • FILE: Former journalist Sam Nzima, with an image of the iconic Hector Pieterson picture he took in 1976, in his home studio in Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga. Picture: EWN

    Sam Nzima to be remembered at memorial service

    Nzima is best known for his photo of a dying young Hector Pieterson during the 1976 uprising.

    1502 days ago
  • By Dr Jack & Curtis.

    [CARTOON] RIP Sam Nzima

    By Dr Jack & Curtis.

    1504 days ago
  • Sam Nzima with an image of the iconic Hector Pieterson picture he took in 1976. Picture: EWN.

    Nzima lauded for his role in fighting apartheid

    Legendary photojournalist Sam Nzima died on Saturday night at the Rob Ferreira Hospital in Nelspruit.

    1506 days ago
  • A screengrab of the controversial image used on a matric invitation by a Selborne College pupil. Picture: Supplied.

    Education Dept: Selborne College matric invitation insensitive

    The picture has caused widespread anger on social media.

    1666 days ago
  • A screengrab of the controversial image used on a matric invitation by a Selborne College pupil. Picture: Supplied.

    Selborne College distances itself from controversial poster

    The artwork is an image of the historic 1976 uprising photograph of Hector Pieterson in which his body is replaced with the school's blazer.

    1667 days ago
  • FILE: 12 year-old Hector Pieterson (seen on the picture at L) was shot on 16 June, 1976 during the Soweto uprising that today is a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government. Picture: AFP.

    Mbuyisa Makhubu investigation leads to policy change in Canada

    Makhubu famously carried a dying Hector Pieterson during the 1976 Soweto Uprising.

    2201 days ago
  • FILE: 12 year-old Hector Pieterson (seen on the picture at L) was shot on 16 June, 1976 during the Soweto uprising that today is a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government. Picture: AFP.

    Dirco denies it's covering up information about Mbuyisa Makhubu

    Makhubu is the man photographed carrying Hector Pieterson during the Soweto Uprising in 1976.

    2202 days ago
  • Picture: Reinart Toerien

    EWN Special Report: Authorities ready to assist man thought to be Mbuyisa Makhubu

    It’s been suspected a man named Victor Vinnetou in Canada, is missing June 16 icon Mbuyisa Makhubu.

    2203 days ago
  • FILE: The iconic photograph taken of Hector Pieterson, who was killed during the Soweto uprising in 1976. Picture: Supplied.

    EWN Special Report: Canadian man thought to be Mbuyisa Makhubu spent 12 years in jail

    In 2013, govt announced that Victor Vinnetou may be Mbuyisa Makhubu, but a DNA test was inconclusive.

    2204 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.

    2217 days ago
  • Photographer Sam Nzima with an image of the iconic Hector Pieterson picture he took in 1976. Picture: EWN

    1976 Soweto Uprising remembered

    Events will be staged across the country today to commemorate National Youth Day.

    2933 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.

    3069 days ago
  • The iconic photograph taken of Hector Pieterson, who was killed during the Soweto uprising in 1976, displayed at the Hector Pieterson museum in Soweto. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Hector Pieterson’s sister joins DA

    The opposition party says Lulu Pieterson is disillusioned with corruption within the ANC.

    3070 days ago
  • The iconic photo of Hector Peterson being carried on 16 June 1976. Picture: Sam Nzima.

    Youth Day preparations underway

    Preparations are underway in Soweto for Youth Day celebrations.

    3664 days ago
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