The commemoration of Youth Day will forever bear witness to the Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976, when thousands of black students took to the streets to protest against the oppressive policies of the apartheid government. Also read: Youth Day: Donate to these non-profit organisations The students were protesting against the introduction of the Bantu Education Act of 1953 (later … Continue reading The history behind the haunting image of Zolile Hector Pieterson