Each year on 16 June, South Africa commemorates Youth Day, a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of the young people who helped shape our nation’s path to freedom.
The Long March to Freedom pays special tribute to the brave students of the 1976 Soweto Uprising: youth who stood up against injustice and sparked a turning point in our history. Their legacy is immortalised in the lifelike bronze figures that line the procession. Among them, young freedom fighters who remind us that change is often led by those with the most to gain: the youth.
- Youth Day is more than a reflection on the past. It’s a call to action to continue building a country where young voices are heard, opportunities are shared, and education is a right, not a privilege.
“As you walk the Long March to Freedom this Youth Day, we invite you to reflect on the power of youth and the role each new generation plays in protecting the democracy that was so bravely fought for. This is more than history, it’s a living legacy.”
What is happening at Long March to Freedom?
To celebrate Youth Day 2025, the Site Guides at Long March to Freedom are offering FREE* guided tours. The tours will run daily between Sunday 15 June and Monday 16 June, every hour on the hour, starting at 10:00, with the last tour at 15:00. *Entrance to Long March to Freedom is R20 for South Africans, R75 for International Visitors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be introduced to the lives of the incredible icons showcased in this monumental procession. You will leave moved and inspired as never before.
Visit the Liberation Café while you’re there and enjoy the weekend specials on food, snacks and drinks.
Long March to Freedom on Father’s Day Sunday 15 June
This Father’s Day, step into history and spend meaningful time together as a family at the Long March to Freedom. Bring Dad for a walk among South Africa’s greatest heroes. A journey through courage, legacy, and the spirit of freedom.
Special Treat: All fathers arriving with a family group will receive a free biltong snack or coffee & cookie combo. It’s our small way of saying thank you to the heroes in our own homes.
Come for the history. Stay for the connection. Make it a Father’s Day to remember.
LOTS of reasons to visit Long March to Freedom over this long weekend. And enjoy the new addition of the Rotary Peace Garden too!
WHAT: Youth Day & Father’s Day Specials
WHERE: Long March To Freedom, Century City, Entrance opposite Canal Walk’s Entrance 3, Cape Town 7441
WHEN: Specials on 15 & 16 June| Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday and Public Holidays | 10:00 – 16:30.
TICKETS: South African citizens and permanent residents can enjoy a subsidized ticket for R 20, while international visitors pay R 75 for a full price ticket with a guided tour. Children under 6 years of age are admitted free
INFO: T +27 (0)82 899 2958 | E info@longmarchtofreedom.co.za | VISIT | See also Cape Town Green Map |
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