 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.

<p>&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.</p>

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