50 YEARS AFTER THE SOWETO UPRISING: The doctors and nurses on the front line of the Soweto uprising (opens original article in a new tab)

The Soweto uprising on 16 June 1976 led to widespread violence and medical staff at Baragwanath Hospital treating hundreds of injured students, highlighting the bravery of both protesters and healthcare workers.

• Soweto students planned a protest against Afrikaans as a medium of instruction and Bantu Education system on 16 June 1976.
• Doctors and nurses at Baragwanath Hospital treated hundreds of injured students during the uprising, with some medical staff describing the event as an armed conflict zone.
• A doctor who treated victims of the uprising reflected on how the event marked a turning point in South Africa's struggle against apartheid and the subsequent challenges in governance.