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16 June 1976

Ashley Forbes

Opinionistas

16 June 1976 catalysed the people’s war – today’s youth must mobilise to remove ANC from power

By Ashley Forbes

Heather Robertson

Opinionistas

Youth Day: Soweto 45 years later - a lot still needs to change on the streets and in schools

By Heather Robertson

Louise Rapley

Opinionistas

Confessions of a white South African on Youth Day in 2021

By Louise Rapley

Tshilidzi Marwala

Opinionistas

The ‘beautyful’ ones must be born now: Reflections on 16 June 1976

By Tshilidzi Marwala

Rebone Tau

Opinionistas

It’s time to stand up for teachers and rein in pupils’ bad behaviour

By Rebone Tau

Omry Makgoale

Opinionistas

The heroes of June 1976 died fighting for one person, one vote – not proportional representation

By Omry Makgoale