JUNE 16, 50 YEARS LATER: At a school where the uprising was born, a new generation reckons with 1976 (opens original article in a new tab)

A seminar at Phefeni Junior Secondary School in Soweto commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1976 uprising, focusing on education and career guidance for students.

• On 15 June 2026, learners from two Soweto schools held a seminar on education 50 years after the 1976 Soweto uprising at Phefeni Junior Secondary School.
• Panelists discussed career guidance and education, with alumni reflecting on historical struggles and current opportunities for students.
• The event highlighted the historical significance of the school as the site where the 1976 uprising began and the ongoing efforts to support youth through education programs.