As South Africa concludes the 40th year commemoration of the events of June 16, 1976 and its effects, many people are arguing about how best the day can be commemorated annually. What would Youth Month celebrations in South Africa be translated to, at the height of youth unemployment in the country?

Channel Africa talks to surviving members of the June 16, 1976 uprising in Soweto, who contributed to the political dynamics of South Africa. What lessons can be learnt from other countries in the continent, in as far as youth empowerment is concerned? What type of Africa are we teaching our children to look forward to?