Jun 27, The month of June is regarded in South Africa as a month of the youth. Looking back to we cant help but think about the bloody sacrifice of the youth uprising that started in Soweto.
Many young people lost their lives on the 16th of June in during the struggle against Bantu Education. The most notable death which in fact became a symbol of that struggle being that of the 12 year old Hector Peterson through the momentous photograph that was captured by the late Sam Nzima. The victory against the apartheid struggle has many in our country celebrating the youth of the era and praising their bravado, courage and sense of purpose among others positive attribute.
