Tshwane deputy mayor Eugene Modise calls for a formal inquest into the events of 16 June, marking the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising. Speaking ahead of 16 June, he urges that the circumstances surrounding the unrest and the resulting deaths and injuries be investigated through an official process. Modise frames the call for an inquest as part of broader efforts to acknowledge the significance of the uprising and to address unresolved questions about what happened during the protests.
Alongside the request for an inquest, Modise also calls for changes in governance that increase youth representation. His remarks link the anniversary to contemporary political participation, arguing that young people should have a stronger voice in decision-making structures.
The call is reported by IOL in connection with the anniversary observances and does not cite new investigative findings or specific details about the scope of the proposed inquest.
