Many years ago, during apartheid in South Africa, black children were forced to attend schools with fewer resources and opportunities than white children. In 1976, the government decided that Afrikaans, a language many students did not speak well, would be used as a language of instruction in schools.
On 16 June 1976, thousands of students in Soweto marched peacefully to protest this unfair rule. They carried signs, sang songs, and demanded a better education. However, the protest turned tragic when police opened fire on the students. Many young people were injured and killed, including a 13-year-old boy named Hector Pieterson.
The bravery of these students inspired people across South Africa and the world to stand against apartheid. Their courage became a symbol of the fight for freedom, equality, and quality education.
Today, South Africa celebrates Youth Day every year on 16 June to honor the young heroes of the Soweto Uprising and to remind everyone of the important role young people play in shaping the future.
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16/06/2026
As we celebrate youth day - we recognise all the effort and creativity in our youth today!
SewAfrica students never disappoint β
Thank you Soweto Fashion Week for the exposure!
Letβs make the runway fun and more amazing guys- π· here is to more fun and creativity!
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16/06/2026
β¨ Fashion is more than what we wearβitβs how we tell our story. β¨
This Youth Day, we celebrate the bold, fearless young people who continue to challenge norms, spark creativity, and shape the futureβone statement look at a time. πΏπ¦π§΅
The future is stitched by the youth. Happy Youth Day, South Africa! β€οΈππππ€
When color theory leaves the classroom and hits the runway! π¨π₯
Our First Year Class of 2026 took on the Color Wheel Project, styling outfits using complementary colors and turning a design exercise into a fashion showcase.
The results? Bold, creative, and full of personality. β¨π
2026 Mid-Year Fashion Show Highlights. Our first year National Certificate Students on the runwayβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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Not every masterpiece begins on the runway. Some begin in the rush of preparation, the beauty of collaboration and the passion behind the scenes. β¨
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Class Times: 08:30 β 12:30
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Learn How To Sew A Jacket in Just 5 Weeks!
Course Dates: 25 July β 29 August 2026
Duration: 5 Saturdays
Time: 8:30 AM β 12:30 PM
Cost: R1 665 - Includes materials, machine usage, training, student access card, and certificate.
Register today β limited spaces available!
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08/06/2026
Ready to sew like the fashion industry does? π₯π§΅
With our Industrial Basic Sewing Course you get trained on industrial machines, gain hands-on experience, and build real production-ready skills.
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6 Saturdays | 27 June β 1 August 2026
β° 08h30 β 12h30
π° Cost: R2 050 (materials, machines & certificate included)
π¨ Our Saturday intake β ideal for working creatives and future professionals.
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