EDITORIAL | A sombre anniversary in troubled times (opens original article in a new tab)

The 50th anniversary of the Soweto student uprising highlights South Africa's current struggles with unemployment, inequality, and political corruption, despite the historical impact of the 1976 protests.

• The 50th anniversary of the Soweto student uprising is marked as South Africa faces ongoing challenges.
• The uprising in 1976 led to national outrage and galvanized the anti-apartheid movement.
• Current issues include high unemployment, inequality, and political corruption, with citizens feeling the country is in decline.
• The article calls for using democratic tools to address South Africa's crises.