Every year, South Africans commemorate Youth Month in June, with 16 June serving as a powerful reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the young people who stood up against apartheid in 1976. While the Soweto Uprising remains central to the observance, experts and historians argue that Youth Month is about much more than remembering […]
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Every year, South Africans commemorate 16 June (Youth Day) — a day that honours the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the young people who rose against apartheid in 1976. While it is rooted in history, the legacy continues to shape the realities and aspirations of young people in South Africa today. Also see: What Youth […]
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Every year on 16 June, South Africans commemorate Youth Day, a public holiday that honours the courage and sacrifice of the young people who participated in the 1976 Soweto Uprising. What began as a protest against the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools became a defining moment in the country’s struggle […]
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Award-winning musician Babes Wodumo lit up the stage as she celebrated Youth Day with the Umlazi community. During her electrifying performance, she spotted her father-in-law, Thembinkosi Maphumulo, in the crowd. In a heartwarming moment, Babes requested that he be moved to the VIP section, where they shared a tender reunion. The reunion brought back memories […]
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Youth Day is fast approaching, a day in which millions of South Africans celebrate as we observe the journey we have travelled from the dark past of apartheid and the endless opportunities we now possess. With the 16 of June being marked as an official public holiday, the last thing one would want to do is […]
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Kwaito star Sipho Ndlovu popularly known as Brickz recently had internet users talking after a video of him singing a gospel song with a prison choir made rounds on social media. The artist who is currently serving 15-years behind bars after he was found guilty of raping his then 16-year-old niece can be seen in […]
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Big Brother Mzansi stars from the S’yamosha season, Lerato Modise and Sabelo Ncube popularly known as Papa Ghost have recently revealed that they have produced a theatre production named Baleka to commemorate Youth Day. On her Instagram post with a snippet of the project, Lerato noted that they have casted students from Coronation Secondary School, […]
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With the 2024 elections a few months away, DJ Tira has looked towards the youth for change in his new song Inkululeko. Despite the possibility of controversy to follow, the deejay and featured artists have recreated the iconic June 16th photo of Hector Pieterson as the cover art. Releasing on 1 March and featuring Heavy […]
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Youth Day commemorates the anniversary of the 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising, a series of demonstrations and protests led by black South African school children in apartheid South Africa. To honour the youth who bravely fought for what we can experience today, here are some youth-inspired activities that you can participate in. Watch Youth Day-inspired […]
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Youth Month in South Africa is a time to celebrate the energy, resilience and potential of the country’s young population. As the nation remembers the historic events of 16 June 1976 and the courage of the young students who stood up to injustice, it is important to acknowledge the initiatives that continue to empower and […]
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Halala! To a beautiful, talented young woman.
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Tito Mboweni learns the hard way to never mix politics with entertainment
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