The Soweto Uprising of 1976 saw young people using mass mobilisation to bring about fundamental change in society. The power and tragedy of these events continues to resonate with youth movements of today. Maverick Citizen has looked at how collective ...
When it comes to the youth uprising of 1976 and more recent collective actions, a key difference is that the young people of the past were up against a government that did not recognise their dignity, said Mangera.
When it comes to the AKF’s mobilisation for Youth Day 2022, even the name of the event is a conscious indication of non-violence. The term “parade” was chosen as “march” has taken on connotations of violence over the years. “So, even when youth lead these protests, they’re putting their bodies on the line, because you could be shot at or… face victimisation because of your role in protest action.”
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