As South Africa marked the 50th anniversary of the June 16, 1976 Soweto Uprising, the milestone serving as a profound reflection on the tragic massacre and celebrating the courage and the resilience of the young people of 1976. Five decades ago, thousands of Black school learners peacefully marched against the forced implementation of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction under Bantu Education. The police opened fire on the children and killed over 200 young people. Government has planned a commemorative march and lecture at the constitutional hill to recognise 50 unsung heroes of the June 16 1976 who have never been formally recognised. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, South Africa's Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

<p>As South Africa marked the 50th anniversary of the June 16, 1976 Soweto Uprising, the milestone serving as a profound reflection on the tragic massacre and celebrating the courage and the resilience of the young people of 1976. Five decades ago, thousands of Black school learners peacefully marched against the forced implementation of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction under Bantu Education. The police opened fire on the children and killed over 200 young people. Government has planned a commemorative march and lecture at the constitutional hill to recognise 50 unsung heroes of the June 16 1976 who have never been formally recognised. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, South Africa's Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities</p>