South Africa's renowned photo journalist, Peter Magubane, has launched a book on the 40th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid his respects to the youth of 1976, who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom and a democratic South Africa.

South Africa today marks the 40th anniversary of the historic 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising, where students united in the fight against an oppressive education system.

Through sacrifice, hard work, education and entrepreneurship, the youth will be able to move South Africa forward, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Young people from schools across the Northern Cape have gathered at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium, in Upington, to explore opportunities that can improve their lives for a better future.

With the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Youth Day fast approaching, government will host a special media briefing next week to provide further details on the programme of the day.

Cabinet has approved proposals related to social welfare in the country.

Public Service and Administration Director General Mashwahle Diphofa has called on the youth of Fochville, in Merafong, not to burn or destroy infrastructure when protesting.

The VIII International Information Technology (IT)-Forum should recognise Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as a tool to support socio-economic development within the Sustainable Development Goals, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has told Eskom’s aspiring nuclear plant operators that they are capable of helping their families break out of the cycle of poverty.