Youth Day | South Africa commemorates 50 years since the June 16 youth uprising

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the National Youth Day Commemoration, and deliver the keynote address at the national event taking place at the FNB Premium Parking precinct in Nasrec, Johannesburg.

This year's National Youth Day marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising, one of the defining moments in South Africa's liberation struggle and democratic journey.

The Commemoration is held under the theme: "RESET @50 : Our National Commitment to the Future for Freedom Lives in Every Generation."

SABC News Reporter, Samkele Maseko has more details from Nasrec, in the south of Johanessburg.

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