Watch the live eNCA broadcast as South Africa commemorates the Soweto uprising of 1976, which saw 20,000 students take part in the protest in response to the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in local schools during the Apartheid Era.
KIMBERLEY - The mood at Galeshewe Stadium, in Kimberley, Northern Cape is festive, as crowds have gathered to take part in the official commemoration of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will officiate at the event in place of President Jacob Zuma.
The theme for the event is youth moving South Africa forward.
This year&39;s celebrations take place just following the country&39;s fifth democratic elections and 20 years since the dawn of peace, freedom and justice and democracy.
This year also marks 38 years since the Soweto uprising in 1976, where young people stood up against Afrikaans being used as the primary language for teaching in schools.
Ramaphosa will be joined by among others, Ministers Jeff Radebe, Nathi Mthethwa and Deputy Minister Buti Manamela.
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For a draft of the day&39;s proceedings, see below:
Youth Day commemorations at Galeshewe Stadium, Kimberley
