A group of Orlando West residents has gathered outside the Hector Pieterson Museum in protest.
They are singing “Khaeubabuze I Museum bayivala kanjani” which means ‘how can they close down a museum’.
A man who has formed part of this small group says “It is the first time that they have closed down the museum. If they are not addressing the community of Soweto then who are they addressing?”
Pres. Ramaphosa takes a photo with children from the Portuguese community after the wreath laying ceremony at Hector Pieterson Museum #sabcnews #YouthDay2018 #June16 pic.twitter.com/x8966nf7fe
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Meanwhile, inside the Hector Pieterson Museum, Mayor Mashaba has just finished delivering his June 16 speech with President Cyril Ramaphosa in attendance, ahead of the President’s keynote speech later at Orlando Stadium less than 3kms away.
The scene is set for pres. Ramaphosa’s arrival at Hector Pieterson Memorial in Orland West, Soweto.Ramaphosa will be laying a wreath here in commemoration of #SowetoUprising #sabcnews #YouthDay #June16 pic.twitter.com/xB4tP2GZwQ
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Mashaba says the youth of today face many struggles like unemployment and lack of access to opportunities.
“Our youth face many challenges including unemployment and a lack of access to opportunities to improve their lives.”
WATCH| President Ramaphosa greets members of the Boston Gay Man’s choir during his morning walk.They ask to perform for him at the stadium later today, he says he will ask the organisers #sabcnews #June16 #YouthDay pic.twitter.com/FHpV6tACPL
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He has challenged those in power to do more to better the lives of the youth.