Pretoria-The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has urged the young people who are part of their National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) to emulate the young revolutionaries of the 1976 generation. Today, South Africa marks the 35 year anniversary of the 16 June 1976 student uprisings in Soweto, where the apartheid police forces responded with teargas and … [Read more...] about Narysec participants urged to emulate 1976 generation
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Scores gather in Soweto for Youth Day celebrations
Soweto – Scores of youth have begun arriving at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto to commemorate National Youth Day. There was a festive atmosphere at the stadium this morning, as the thousands of youth, many of whom were dressed in school uniforms, were entertained by local artists. Screams of delight echoed throughout the stadium as the youth danced and clapped along to … [Read more...] about Scores gather in Soweto for Youth Day celebrations
Young people urged to do their bit
Pretoria - The acting Director General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Asogan Moodley, on Wednesday called on young people to participate in the projects of reconstruction and development of the country. He was speaking at a Youth Conference organised by the department and the National Youth Development Agency aimed at raising awareness about … [Read more...] about Young people urged to do their bit
Youth Day should unite black and white
Pretoria - The commemoration of Youth Day should be used to unite both black and white youth, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba. Speaking at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Youth Day debate on Tuesday, the minister said the country must continue to teach the youth about the effort it took to bring the country to where it is today. "To commemorate … [Read more...] about Youth Day should unite black and white
