Jews, Soviets, and the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa | Jerm Warfare
This conversation digs into the history and meaning of the 16 June uprising in South Africa, looking at what led to the protest against Afrikaans being forced as the language of teaching in schools.
Simon Roche walks through the pivotal moments in South Africa's history, focusing on the downfall of apartheid and what the 16 June events really meant.
He reflects on the poor judgement of the apartheid regime — forcing Afrikaans on black schools was an arrogant move that showed how out of touch they were. The uprising that followed on 16 June 1976 became a turning point, and the date is now…
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