Youth Day 2026

Today, PsySSA commemorates Youth Day and honours the courage, resilience, and activism of the young people of 1976, whose actions helped shape South Africa’s journey towards freedom, democracy, and social justice.

As we reflect on the enduring legacy of the Soweto Uprising, we invite you to watch anti-apartheid activist and clinical psychologist Prof Saths Cooper share his reflections on the significance of this historic day in his interview with Newzroom Afrika.

Youth Day reminds us that the struggles of the past continue to call us to action in the present. Honouring the legacy of 1976 means creating opportunities for young people to thrive, ensuring their voices are heard, and supporting their role in shaping a more equitable future.

Watch, reflect, and join the conversation.

In this special reflection, anti-apartheid activist and clinical psychologist Prof Saths Cooper shares his insights on the enduring significance of Youth Day, 50 years after the Soweto Uprising, in an interview on Newzroom Afrika.