National Youth Day (South Africa)

National Youth Day in South Africa is a public holiday that commemorates the Soweto youth uprising of June 16, 1976. This pivotal event began as a protest against the apartheid government’s language policy and quickly spread across the country, leading to significant changes in South Africa’s socio-political landscape. Tragically, the apartheid regime responded with violence, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of young people. National Youth Day serves as a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of the youth who fought against injustice and oppression during this tumultuous period in South Africa’s history.