Each year on 16 June, South Africa pauses to remember the brave young people who stood against oppression in the 1976 Soweto Uprising. Their courage, driven by a vision of justice and equity in education, reverberates across generations. For the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), Youth Day is more than a commemoration—it is a solemn pledge to build an inclusive, accessible, and empowering education system that honours the legacy of 1976 by creating real opportunities for today’s youth. Youth Month Article