1976
Soweto uprising and aftermath
Students in Soweto protested against Afrikaans as a medium of instruction, and police repression sparked wider unrest.
established
protest-and-political-violence
Students in Soweto protested against Afrikaans as a medium of instruction, and police repression sparked wider unrest.
Significance
The uprising intensified nationwide resistance, youth activism and international scrutiny of apartheid.
Why it matters
The uprising intensified nationwide resistance, youth activism and international scrutiny of apartheid.
Disputed interpretations
Casualty figures vary by source; this entry avoids fixed totals until source review.