Soweto uprising 50 years on: participants reflect on the 1976 student protests against apartheid
By
Rachel Savage
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
A reflection on the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976, when thousands of black South African students protested the apartheid regime's imposition of Afrikaans as the language of instruction. The article captures firsthand accounts from participants and their families, exploring the events of that day, the brutal police response, and the lasting legacy of the uprising in the struggle against apartheid.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThen the firing started
They were tired of the inten...
16 June 1976 is not just another chapter in the history books
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