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Date: n.d. Type: School Status: Extant Street: 340 Vilakazi St   Click to view large map Coordinates: 26°14'18.64" S 27°54'23.98" E Alt: 1633m

Transcription of Blue Plaque JUNE 16th SOWETO HERITAGE TRAIL PHEFENI JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL In May 1976 learners at Phefeni Junior began boycotting classes in protest at the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. Protests spread to Belle Primary, Thulasizwe Higher Primary, Emthonjeni and Khulangolwazi Higher Primary School. On June 16 all schools were to pass via Phefeni Junior en route to the destination of the march. It was near Phefeni Junior that police began shooting and using teargas against students. UNVEILED JUNE 16 2012 (Source: The Heritage Portal)