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Youth Day June 16th commemorates the 1976 Soweto uprising
JOHANNESBURG - Forty-nine years ago today, young people rose up against the apartheid regime, demanding a better future.
This courageous stand, however, came at a tragic cost, with many, like Hector Pietersen, losing their lives.
June 16th now stands as a solemn day of remembrance, honouring those sacrifices for a more equitable tomorrow for all young South Africans.
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Yet, 31 years into democracy, the question lingers: Has that promise been realised?
Millions of young people face the grim reality of unemployment.
This stark contrast has led many to question the very significance of days like Youth Day.
