Soweto Uprising’s 50th anniversary spotlight casts fresh light on Pietersen, the 12-year-old whose death helped galvanize resistance to apartheid.
The 50th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising is being marked across South Africa. Survivors and activists highlight ongoing youth unemployment, inequality and social problems, while campaigns push to finish what the movement started. Events include marches, memorials and cultural programs that connect past sacrifices to current calls for change.