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The Student Uprising That Shook Apartheid - Soweto 1976 | Movement

On June 16, 1976, thousands of Black South African students marched through the streets of Soweto to protest the apartheid government’s new mandate forcing them to learn in Afrikaans; a language many did not understand. What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly erupted into a national crisis that would change the course of South African history. This episode of Movement explores the origins of the Soweto Uprising, the courage of the youth who sparked it, and the brutal state response that exposed apartheid’s true violence to the world. We break down: The oppressive education policies that ignited student resistance How student organizations and underground networks helped mobilize thousands The police crackdown that turned Soweto into the center of global outrage The iconic image of Hector Pieterson that shocked the international community How the uprising catalyzed a new era of resistance leading toward the end of apartheid The Soweto Uprising wasn’t just a moment; it was a movement. Led by students as young as 12 and 13, it highlighted the power of youth activism and the strength of collective action in the face of systemic injustice. Nearly 50 years later, the legacy of June 16 continues to shape conversations about youth power, human rights, and what it means to challenge an unjust system. If you’re interested in civil resistance, global liberation movements, or student-led activism, this episode offers a powerful and accessible introduction to one of the most important uprisings of the 20th century. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes in the Movement series where we bring pivotal social movements to life through compelling storytelling.