December 16,1994
We should celebrate this day -because it honours the history of South Africa and the youth of 1976. The struggle against Apartheid and Bantu education that was fought by black students from Soweto.
Youth Day in South Africa is celebrated on June 16 to remember the clashes of students and police (primarily) over the use of the language Afrikaans in schools. The protests started out peacefully, but upon police intervention, they soon turned violent and many were killed. South Africa celebrates Youth Day with musical events, historical discussions, and educational displays in order to honor those killed during the protests and educate people on the recent changes in South Africa's government.
Youth Day is important to South Africa because it symbolises the outrage of the youth who knew what was best for our country and only wanted peace. It also reminds us that the youth of today must fight for our rights and needs just as they fought and died for their rights and needs in 1976. They need to fight against HIV/AIDS as well as the increase in crime which is affecting our youth today. It is a national holiday to remember all the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid. We honour all these brave young people.
He found a leaflet
There are 14 public holidays per year in South Africa for the years 2009 and 2010
June 16
for about 50 years maybe even more
National Youth Day was first celebrated on the 16 June 1976
June 16th is known as National Youth Day in South Africa. It started in 1976 when students were fighting against the government.
Yes national youth day was know as soweto day!
South African National Youth Orchestra Foundation was created in 1964.
Africa celebrates several holidays, including Christmas. Other holidays that are celebrated in Africa are Freedom Day, Worker's Day, and Youth Day.
Yes national youth day was know as soweto day!
We should celebrate this day -because it honours the history of South Africa and the youth of 1976. The struggle against Apartheid and Bantu education that was fought by black students from Soweto.
Youth Day in South Africa is celebrated on June 16 to remember the clashes of students and police (primarily) over the use of the language Afrikaans in schools. The protests started out peacefully, but upon police intervention, they soon turned violent and many were killed. South Africa celebrates Youth Day with musical events, historical discussions, and educational displays in order to honor those killed during the protests and educate people on the recent changes in South Africa's government.
Youth Day is important to South Africa because it symbolises the outrage of the youth who knew what was best for our country and only wanted peace. It also reminds us that the youth of today must fight for our rights and needs just as they fought and died for their rights and needs in 1976. They need to fight against HIV/AIDS as well as the increase in crime which is affecting our youth today. It is a national holiday to remember all the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid. We honour all these brave young people.
We should celebrate this day -because it honours the history of South Africa and the youth of 1976. The struggle against Apartheid and Bantu education that was fought by black students from Soweto.