 Several events are taking place across South Africa to mark the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising. On this day in 1976, hundreds of students went out to protest the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools. The peaceful march turned to tragedy when apartheid police opened fire, killing young people, including 12-year-old Hector Pieterson. We now focus on the march taking place today, organised by the Seth Mazibuko Foundation in honour of the courage and sacrifice of the youth of 1976. The foundation is calling on the youth of 2026 to carry forward the unfinished work of dignity, education, justice, unity, civic responsibility and national renewal. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa reporter, Sisi Segalo.

&nbsp;Several events are taking place across South Africa to mark the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising. On this day in 1976, hundreds of students went out to protest the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools. The peaceful march turned to tragedy when apartheid police opened fire, killing young people, including 12-year-old Hector Pieterson. We now focus on the march taking place today, organised by the Seth Mazibuko Foundation in honour of the courage and sacrifice of the youth of 1976. The foundation is calling on the youth of 2026 to carry forward the unfinished work of dignity, education, justice, unity, civic responsibility and national renewal. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa reporter, Sisi Segalo.

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Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Soweto uprising in South Africa

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs has confirmed that the Reserve Bank of Malawi has opened dedicated donation accounts in both Malawi Kwacha and foreign currency as the government ramps up efforts to repatriate an estimated 10,000 Malawians from South Africa. The voluntary programme, described as a "national humanitarian mission", was launched in response to growing concern over reported tensions with undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Phaskani Msiska from the Malawi Diaspora Voluntary Return Support Programme.

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs has confirmed that the Reserve Bank of Malawi has opened dedicated donation accounts in both Malawi Kwacha and foreign currency as the government ramps up efforts to repatriate an estimated 10,000 Malawians from South Africa. The voluntary programme, described as a "national humanitarian mission", was launched in response to growing concern over reported tensions with undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Phaskani Msiska from the Malawi Diaspora Voluntary Return Support Programme.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi opens dedicated donation accounts to assist efforts to repatriate Malawians from South Africa

Concerns are mounting over plans to develop 100 acres of upland forest within Nairobi National Park. Environmental group Green Belt Movement has stressed that the park is not vacant land awaiting construction, but a critical ecological asset that supports biodiversity, climate resilience, tourism, and the well-being of current and future generations. The organisation, alongside other environmental groups, is calling for the immediate suspension of any planned construction until meaningful public participation has taken place and assurances are provided that the development will not come at the expense of protected ecosystems. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Job Mwangi, the Advocacy Manager at the Green Belt Movement

Concerns are mounting over plans to develop 100 acres of upland forest within Nairobi National Park. Environmental group Green Belt Movement has stressed that the park is not vacant land awaiting construction, but a critical ecological asset that supports biodiversity, climate resilience, tourism, and the well-being of current and future generations. The organisation, alongside other environmental groups, is calling for the immediate suspension of any planned construction until meaningful public participation has taken place and assurances are provided that the development will not come at the expense of protected ecosystems. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Job Mwangi, the Advocacy Manager at the Green Belt Movement

Environmental groups in Kenya push against the development of 100 acres of upland forest within Nairobi National Park

The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has passed a bill paving the way for referendums that could lead to constitutional reforms ahead of the 2028 elections. The vote was conducted in the absence of opposition lawmakers, who have boycotted Parliament for weeks in protest, describing the initiative as a "constitutional coup." In May, President Félix Tshisekedi signalled his openness to constitutional revisions that could potentially allow him to seek a third term in office and even result in the postponement of elections. His remarks have fuelled concerns among critics and opposition groups that the proposed reforms could be used to extend his stay in power beyond current constitutional limits. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Lawyer and Member of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), Simon Pierre Mukanda

The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has passed a bill paving the way for referendums that could lead to constitutional reforms&nbsp;ahead of the 2028 elections.&nbsp;The vote was conducted in the absence of opposition lawmakers, who have boycotted Parliament for weeks in protest, describing the initiative as a "constitutional coup." In May, President F&eacute;lix Tshisekedi signalled his openness to constitutional revisions that could potentially allow him to seek a third term in office and even result in the postponement of elections. His remarks have fuelled concerns among critics and opposition groups that the proposed reforms could be used to extend his stay in power beyond current constitutional limits. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Lawyer and Member of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), Simon Pierre Mukanda

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Soweto uprising in South Africa

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