South Africa is one of the countries that have the highest number of public holidays.
Therefore, these Youth Day quotes, messages, greetings, wishes and pictures aim at doing that.
Youth Day South Africa
What is the significance of Youth Day in South Africa?
Youth Day South Africa history. Photo: pexels.com, befunky.com (modified by author)Source: UGC
The protests were meant to be peaceful.
Among those who lost their lives wereHector Pietersonand Hastings Ndlovu, shot at Orlando West High School.
The Soweto Uprising played a significant role in establishing the ANC’s role in the anti-apartheid struggle.
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What is important about Youth Day?
On this occasion, we reminisce about the lives lost in thestruggle for the freedomwe enjoy today.
Young as you are, you have a significant contribution to the country.
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These happy Youth Day quotes express your efforts and why you matter.
One effortless way of participating in the occasion is by sharing messages.
These are some of the messages you could send your friends.
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These are some of the pictures you could share to accompany the quotes, messages, greetings and wishes.
The young students depicted brevity when during the protest, despite police brutality.
Enough is enough!
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The Soweto Uprising significantly contributed to the end of apartheid rule.
The students wanted the issues that they faced addressed.
However, the worst happened.
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Innocent lives lost
What was meant to be a peaceful protest turned into a historical event.
More than 700 scholars were injured, while 176 were killed.
Hector Pieterson was one of the deceased.
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History lives on
How do we celebrate Youth Day?
That way, they will understand their role in the country’s future.
One such critical topic is gender-based violence.
Youth Day quotes Nelson Mandela. Photo: pexels.com, befunky.com (modified by author)Source: UGC
One way of doing so is by empowering them through education.
it’s possible for you to do so throughmoviesand books.
you could also post a WhatsApp status of the same.
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Youth Day quotes, messages, wishes, greetings and pictures have enlightened you on the holiday’s significance.
They have also given you options on ways of marking the day.
You should check it out!
What Youth Day means to me. Photo: pexels.com, befunky.com (modified by author)Source: UGC
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She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
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In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
Email: pshmueni@gmail.com
Soweto Uprising. Photo: @yebosafariandtoursSource: Instagram
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Hector Pieterson. Photo: @This Is AfricaSource: Facebook
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Soweto Uprising. Photo: @bopboppersSource: Twitter
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