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IN PHOTOS: SA marks 50 years since 1976 Youth Uprising

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Words by Lebone Rodah Mosima, photos by Eddie Mtsweni

South Africans gathered at the FNB Premium Parking precinct adjacent to FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg, on Tuesday as the country marked 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising.

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the National Youth Day commemoration, held under the theme “RESET @50 – Our National Commitment to the Future for Freedom Lives in Every Generation”.

The event honoured the courage and sacrifice of the youth of 1976, while reflecting on the challenges still facing young people today, including unemployment, poverty, inequality, access to education, gender-based violence and social exclusion.

“The question before us today is not whether young people have the courage to change South Africa. The youth of 1976 answered that question. The question before us is whether South Africa is doing enough to create opportunities worthy of their sacrifice,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said during his keynote address.
There were smiles of joy from the youth in attendance, who acknowledged what the Soweto Uprising did for their futures.
Those at the event were treated to live performances from youth groups.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANCYL president Collen Malatji light the torch of remembrance.
Young people wave South African flags during the Youth Day commemoration.

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