As many in South Africa faced bitterly cold conditions across the country on Tuesday, it was a time for reflection as June 16 marked the anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising.
The hashtag #YouthDay2020 dominated the trends list as many honoured the brave students who led the charge against the introduction of the Bantu Education Act.
Students around the country protested against inequality and oppression by the apartheid government as well as the enforcement of teaching in Afrikaans.
Pictures of the Soweto riots dominated timelines, with youth in South Africa also pledging to honour those who fought for their future.
#Youthday2020: SA honours the 1976 brave
Image: ALON SKUY
As many in South Africa faced bitterly cold conditions across the country on Tuesday, it was a time for reflection as June 16 marked the anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising.
The hashtag #YouthDay2020 dominated the trends list as many honoured the brave students who led the charge against the introduction of the Bantu Education Act.
Students around the country protested against inequality and oppression by the apartheid government as well as the enforcement of teaching in Afrikaans.
Pictures of the Soweto riots dominated timelines, with youth in South Africa also pledging to honour those who fought for their future.
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