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2,794 Soweto Protest Stock Photos and High-res Pictures

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Black students demonstrate in protest against having to use Afrikaans language at school, in Soweto, in August 1976. After violent clashes in Soweto...

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South African rioters in Soweto use cars as roadblocks during unrest stemming from protests against the use of Afrikaans in schools.

Depuis la révolte de 1976, le nom de ce township noir symbolise la lutte de la population noire contre le système d'apartheid. Les habitants mènent...

Protesting pupils use the Regina Mundi Church as a refuge during the student uprising on June 16, 1976 in Soweto in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Regina Mundi Church turns 50

An anti-apartheid demonstration in Soweto, South Africa in 1989.

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Johannesburg; Demonstrating school children in black suburb of Soweto, outside Johannesburg, shouting black power slogans in third day of...

School Children Shouting

Police Dragging Protestor at Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations in Soweto

Police Dragging Protestor at Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations in Soweto

White police and soldiers attack black students protesting against the use of Afrikaans in lessons. One hundred people killed and a thousand were...

Rioting in Soweto

Protesting pupils use the Regina Mundi Church as a refuge during the student uprising on June 16, 1976 in Soweto in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Regina Mundi Church turns 50

Over 100 people were killed and more than 1000 injured in South Africa following anti-apartheid protests in Soweto, near Johannesburg.

High school students riot in a Soweto street near Winnie Mandela's house protesting apartheid.

Black Students Protesting Apartheid

Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations in Soweto

Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations in Soweto

Protesting pupils use the Regina Mundi Church as a refuge during the student uprising on June 16, 1976 in Soweto in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Regina Mundi Church turns 50

Dead in Rioting. Johannesburg, South Africa: Residents drag away a dead man in coveralls in the black township of Soweto after police fired into...

Men Dragging Corpse

Picture dated August 1976 in Soweto of buildings burning during a black students protest against having to use Afrikaans language at school. After...

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Over 100 people were killed and more than 1000 injured in South Africa following anti-apartheid protests in Soweto, near Johannesburgh.

Demonstration of ANC in Soweto, South Africa in 1989 - Demonstrators of the African National Congress walk on the highway of Soweto.

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South Africans march in the street and hold banners to protest the new restrictions on African citizens, soon to be known worldwide as Apartheid,...

South African Apartheid Conditions

Depuis la révolte de 1976, le nom de ce township noir symbolise la lutte de la population noire contre le système d'apartheid. Les habitants mènent...

Rioter in Soweto, South Africa.

Injured people waiting for treatment after a riot in Soweto, outside Johannesburg, South Africa. The rioting started after police opened fire on a...

Soweto Casualties

South Africans carrying sticks take part in a peace rally for Chief Buthelezi in Jublani Stadium, Soweto.

Peace Rally for Chief Buthelezi

Depuis la révolte de 1976, le nom de ce township noir symbolise la lutte de la population noire contre le système d'apartheid. Les habitants mènent...

This pamphlet discusses the Patrice Lumumba Coalition and the Henry Kissinger- Johannes Vorster meeting. The title of the pamphlet reads: [POWER TO...

Pamphlet About The Patrice Lumumba Coalition

Police Dragging Protestor at Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations in Soweto

Police Dragging Protestor at Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations in Soweto

Residents of Soweto shout slogan in front of Maponya Mall in Soweto, on July 14, 2021 as they protest against the wave of violence and looting that...

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Families of victims wait in line at the morgue to identify victims of the violent and bloody clashes that occurred 18 June 1976 in Soweto and...

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Police turn a dog on a man who seems to be a bystander, during an anti-aparthied rally.

Police Turning Dog on Man

Anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela returns to Soweto four days after his release from Victor Verster Prison in Paarl, South Africa, after 27...

Depuis la révolte de 1976, le nom de ce township noir symbolise la lutte de la population noire contre le système d'apartheid. Les habitants mènent...

Depuis la révolte de 1976, le nom de ce township noir symbolise la lutte de la population noire contre le système d'apartheid. Les habitants mènent...

Police Dragging Protestor at Anti-Apartheid Demonstrations in Soweto, June 15, 1980.

Soweto Under Surveillance

Jubilant Sowetan holds up 11 February 1990 in Soweto a newspaper announcing the release of anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress member...

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Residents of Soweto shouts slogan in front of Maponya Mall in Soweto, on July 14 as he protests against the wave of violence and looting that...

SAFRICA-POLITICS-UNREST

Demonstrators in the streets during the Soweto uprising, South Africa, 21st June 1976.

Soweto Uprising

Peaceful protest turned into a massacre when police opened fire on the protestors on June 16 in Soweto, South Africa.

Soweto Massacre

Group of environmental activists gather to protest against the state-owned energy company Eskom, over air pollution caused by high coal use in...

Environmental activists demonstrate in South Africa

Young rioters surround a burning bus during the Soweto Uprising in Johannesburg, 17th June 1976. The riots were a reaction against the government's...

Soweto Uprising

Children from Soweto stand at the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Soweto, as South Africa celebrates Youth Day on June 16, 2013 to commemorate the 1976...

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Black soldier arrests a demonstrator in Soweto, 16 June 1976, during a students protest against having to use Afrikaans language at school. This...

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Anti-apartheid graffiti mentioning Pres. Botha adorning wall .

Pieter Willem Botha [Misc.]

Depuis la révolte de 1976, le nom de ce township noir symbolise la lutte de la population noire contre le système d'apartheid. Les habitants mènent...

Depuis la révolte de 1976, le nom de ce township noir symbolise la lutte de la population noire contre le système d'apartheid. Les habitants mènent...

Jubilant inhabitants of Soweto attend a mass African National Congress rally to be addressed by freed anti-apartheid leader and African National...

Mandela In Soweto

People walk on the street because of a transport strike decided by black militants after violent clashes in Soweto in June 1976. After these riots,...

SOUTH AFRICA-APARTHEID-STRIKE

Picture of anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, is displayed inside the gym at the Young Men Christian Association in Soweto on July 11, 2018 where...

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Soccer fan leaves a game on December 9, 2006 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. He attended a derby between the archrivals Orlando Pirates and...

ZAF: Life in Soweto

Girl clenching fist at funeral for 12 victims of violence between rival black factions unable to unite in anti-apartheid struggle.

Girl clenching fist at funeral for 12 vi

Police turn a dog on a man who seems to be a bystander, during an anti-apartheid rally, June 15, 1980.

Police Turning Dog on Man

Girls pose for pictures at a mural after visiting the Hector Pieterson Museum on June 16, 2024 in Soweto, South Africa. The Soweto Uprising began on...

South Africa Celebrates 48th Anniversary Of Soweto Uprising On Youth Day

South African anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela greet American Civil Rights activist Coretta Scott King during the latter's visit to...

Winnie Mandela & Coretta Scott King

Soccer fans blow Vuvuzela trumpets as they gather before a game on December 9, 2006 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. They attended a derby...

ZAF: Soccer Fans

An unidentified boy takes a break while collecting garbage on March 6, 2004 on a dump in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. Hundreds of people make...

ZAF: Life in Soweto

An overview of traditional small houses on August 11, 2006 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. Most people live in these types of houses. Soweto...

ZAF: Life in Soweto

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma reacts during celebrations for his 75th birthday on April 12, 2017 in Kliptown, Soweto. - Rival South African...

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T-shirted fist-raisers at funeral for victims of township violence between rival black factions vying for power in anti-apartheid struggle.

COSATU t-shirted fist-raisers at funeral

Police patrolling by Zulu workers' hostel in govt.'s Iron Fist OP aiming to stem Zulu- Xhosa rival black anti-apartheid power struggle strife.

Police patrolling by Zulu workers' hoste

South African ruling party African National Congress supporters march against South African power supplier ESKOM and to protest against power cuts on...

South Africans protest power cuts in Johannesburg

Depuis la révolte de 1976, le nom de ce township noir symbolise la lutte de la population noire contre le système d'apartheid. Les habitants mènent...

School children visit the Hector Pieterson Museum on June 16, 2024 in Soweto, South Africa. The Soweto Uprising began on June 16 as a peaceful...

South Africa Celebrates 48th Anniversary Of Soweto Uprising On Youth Day

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