Post-June 16 Youth: Responsibility to Achieve Socio-Economic Transformation

Post-June 16 Youth: Responsibility to Achieve Socio-Economic Transformation This theme is a powerful and necessary revolutionary perspective of how South Africa should view Youth Day. It shifts the narrative from…

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Botha Declares a State of Emergency to Curb June 16 Celebrations

Botha Declares a State of Emergency to Curb June 16 Celebrations On 12 June 1986, apartheid State President P.W. Botha declared a national State of Emergency to curb June 16…

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June 1 – International Children’s Day and Masupatsela (Pioneers)

June 1 – International Children’s Day and Masupatsela (Pioneers) International Children’s Day is celebrated annually on June 1st in many countries worldwide to honor youth, protect children’s rights, and advocate…

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Recalling the Incredible Edendale Hospital MK Rescue Operation

Recalling the Incredible Edendale Hospital MK Rescue Operation On 5 May 1986, at approximately 16:20, Derrick McBride was involved in a meeting with Matthew Lecordier, Antonio du Preez, Greta Apelgren…

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Ruth First At 101 Years: From the Freedom Charter to Armed Struggle

Ruth First At 101 Years: From the Freedom Charter to Armed Struggle (Heloise Ruth First would have turned 101 years today, as she was born on 4 May 1925 in…

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