SOUTHERN AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM 2026 18 – 21 August 2026 | Durban, South Africa
Democratic Futures in Africa: Advancing Accountable Governance, Social Justice, Economic Transformation and Human Dignity in Southern Africa
Friend, Mentor & Leader
The members of Civil Society Unmuted Coalition South Africa (CSUCSA) extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms Mankone Ntsaba, an extraordinary friend, mentor and leader whose unwavering commitment to justice, development and social transformation has left an indelible mark on our nation.
MESSAGE FROM THE CSUCSA NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON TO THE CSUCSA YOUTH COMMISSION
Dear CSUCSA Youth Leadership and Members,
On behalf of the Civil Society Unmuted Coalition South Africa (CSUCSA), I extend my heartfelt best wishes as you commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising.
Today marks a defining moment in the history of our nation—a day when brave young South Africans stood against injustice and oppression, demonstrating extraordinary courage in the pursuit of freedom, dignity, and quality education. Their sacrifices laid the foundation for the democratic South Africa we continue to build today.
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CIVIL SOCIETY UNMUTED COALITION SOUTH AFRICA (CSUCSA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
16 June 2026
CSUCSA Joins the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the 1976 Youth Uprising: Honouring the Legacy and Advancing the Struggle
The Civil Society Unmuted Coalition South Africa (CSUCSA) proudly joins millions of South Africans in commemorating Youth Day 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the historic 1976 Youth Uprising under the theme:
"Finishing What Was Started."
Today, we pay tribute to the courageous young people of 16 June 1976 whose unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human dignity changed the course of South African history. Their bravery remains a beacon of hope and a reminder that young people are not merely the leaders of tomorrow but the drivers of change today.
As civil society, we recognise that the sacrifices made by the youth of 1976 impose upon us a collective responsibility to continue advancing the ideals of freedom, democracy, quality education, economic inclusion, social justice, and active citizenship.