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50 Years On: South Africa Honors Soweto Uprising Heroes With Youth Day March

50 Years On: South Africa Honors Soweto Uprising Heroes With Youth Day March

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50 Years On: South Africa Honors Soweto Uprising Heroes With Youth Day March Thousands gathered in Soweto for the "1976@50" campaign, marching to... 16.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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50 Years On: South Africa Honors Soweto Uprising Heroes With Youth Day March Thousands gathered in Soweto for the "1976@50" campaign, marching to Orlando Stadium to mark the 50th anniversary of the student protests that turned the tide against apartheid—and to honor the youth of '76 who stood for a free and more accessible education for future generations. Watch the full report from Sputnik Africa's correspondent Pieter Kriel at the sceneSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa

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