It's sad when the world ignores problems like these until a now-famous photograph was taken. too many school kids died before

The memorial and what it represents tugs at the heart. You need a local to truly explain the significance of this memorial and Soweto uprising. Hector's sister also works at the memorial. If you visit Robben Island you will also meet one of the guides...More

Three levels of pictorial displays and filmstrip of uprisings in Soweto Very moving experience of human sacrifices for freedom Evolution of human sacrifice for freedom

Touching memorial to the boy who became the face of the Apartheid struggle. He was only 12 years old when killed in the Soweto Uprising in 1976.

Learn the roots of the Aparthied movement and the main catalyst. Tender moments in histroy that I never knew

It's important to come here. If you don't know the history, a guide can enlighten you about what happened and you can learn about Bantu education, student's fighting for equality, and the massacre. I wanted to come here. Down the street if you follow the...More

Our Guide did an incredible job of taking us back to the time of Hector Pieterson. We could almost see the students, in their uniforms, walking down the street with the Memorandum in their hands. The photo at the Memorial is heartbreaking and to think...More