On June 16, 1976, 48 years ago, pupils in Soweto, South Africa's largest black township, took to the streets to protest against an inferior education system, setting in motion the demise of apartheid. The uprising, which began in Soweto and spread countrywide, profoundly changed the sociopolitical landscape in South Africa.
On June 16, 1976, 48 years ago, pupils in Soweto, South Africa 's largest black township, took to the streets to protest against an inferior education system, setting in motion the demise of apartheid. The uprising, which began in Soweto and spread countrywide, profoundly changed the sociopolitical landscape in South Africa .
On their way there, they encountered heavily armed police who used tear gas against them followed by live rounds of ammunition on demonstrating students. There was a massive revolt that escalated into an uprising against the government. The specific issues they have to tackle may differ quite substantially, but make no mistake, the young people of South Africa still want to fight injustice on many levels and…
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