50 years since the Soweto Uprising

Today marks exactly 50 years since the Soweto Uprising, one of the most significant moments in South African history. The student-led revolt began as a peaceful march by thousands of black schoolchildren protesting the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. Police opened fire on the crowd, killing hundreds and sparking months of nationwide unrest. Arabile Gumede has more. Follow us on our new Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/2p9m6y52 #Newzroom405 Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.