The Galeshewe student uprising played an important role in the liberation struggle, yet its significance has been overlooked.
Galeshewe: the uprising beyond Soweto
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Soweto Uprising
A series of broken promises: the state of education in South Africa 50 years after 1976
The state of school infrastructure in South Africa remains a profound indictment of the country’s democratic promises.
Upbeat magazine: SACHED’s response to the 1976 student uprising
Upbeat magazine was an anti-apartheid publication that played a crucial role in liberation pedagogy in South Africa during the 1980s.
Amandla! June 16 competition: #TheChangeIWantToSee
For this special feature to commemorate 50 years since June 16, Amandla! ran a social media campaign. We asked young people to contribute writing and photos on the theme: #TheChangeIWantToSee. Thanks to all those who participated. We publish here a selection of the contributions we received.
The Soweto Uprising: forging student-worker unity
THE STUDENT UPRISING OF 1976 was a pivotal moment in the liberation movement against apartheid. For the first time high school students en masse across the country mobilised against Bantu Education and apartheid. The march by thousands of students and subsequent...
Interview with Marcus Solomon
Amandla interviews Marcus Solomon on his reflections on the 1976 student uprising, its significance and lessons for today.