June 16 Memorial Acre Museum

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June 16 Memorial Acre Museum

June 16 Memorial Acre Museum

Standing solemnly near the school grounds that witnessed the historic events of June 16, 1976, the June 16 Memorial Acre Museum is a striking open-air tribute to the courage and sacrifice of South Africa’s youth. This powerful memorial captures the intensity of the Soweto Uprising, portraying scenes of defiance and struggle – raised fists, bloodshed and a suffocating shroud of thick smoke. It serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and triumph of a generation that helped reshape the nation’s future.

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  • +27 83 381 8800
  • alfredma@joburg.org.za
  • https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsroom/Pages/2023%20News%20Articles/June/June-16-memorial-acre-immortalises-events-of-%E2%80%9876.aspx
  • Mputhi St & Pula St, Jabavu, Soweto, 1809
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