What is June 16 all about | june 16 events | june 16th history
The 16th June 1976 revolt started in Soweto and spread across the country, which deeply changed the socio-political landscape in South Africa. The incidents that inspire the rebels can be seen back on the policies of the racial government, which resulted in the beginning of the Bantu Education Act in 1953. The rise of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) and the South African Student Organization (SASO) were formed by the political consciousness of many students while the other students joined the wave of anti-anti sentiments within the community. In 1974, the African language was made compulsory with the English as a medium of education, black students started to organize themselves. On June 16, 1976, the Working Committee of the South African Student Movement supported by BCM was peacefully marched to protest and protest against the government's instruction between 3000 and 10 000 students. The march was to conclude at a rally in the Orlando Stadium. On hi...