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“Young, Gifted and Black”: the 1976 generation of activists
The 1976 students’ uprising was the first national protest movement by Black school students in the country’s history.
Understanding the rise of Afrophobia in South Africa — and how we resist it
Afrophobia is rooted in exclusionary ideas of citizenship and belonging that were shaped by colonialism and reproduced by postcolonial states.
The 1976 uprising and its enduring significance
The youth of 1976 broke the climate of fear that had subdued older generations and placed a premium on collective learning and shared leadership.
1976…2026: The continuing struggle for education
Fifty years after the 1976 Soweto Uprising against Bantu Education and Afrikaans as a medium of instruction, the struggle for a dignified education in South Africa continues amid severe crises like overcrowding, teacher cuts, and the collapse of NSFAS, requiring a renewed political consciousness to achieve true liberation.
50 years of the ‘76 uprising
The 50th anniversary of June 16 demanded a response. Accordingly, this issue primarily focuses on a special feature dedicated to this occasion. It offers an analysis of the significance of June 16 and evaluates our progress over the past 50 years, alongside the areas where we may have regressed.
Crisis of unemployment
The government must acknowledge the severe unemployment crisis we’re facing and declare it a national emergency.
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