Hector Pieterson Memorial, Memorial site in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa.

The Hector Pieterson Memorial in Orlando West is a site with a large stone sculpture and informational plaques along Khumalo Street. An adjacent museum displays photographs, personal items, and documents that document the events of that period.

A 12-year-old student died in 1976 during protests against being forced to study in a particular language, which triggered massive school uprisings. These unrest lasted for months and permanently changed the country's political landscape.

The memorial's name is spelled "Peterson" in its inscription, though the family name is usually written "Pieterson". The site stands beside the Hector Pieterson Museum in Orlando, and 16 June, the date of the 1976 march, is now a public holiday in South Africa, Youth Day.

The site is easily accessible with parking available near the memorial. It is advisable to visit during the day and allow time to view the museum exhibition.

The memorial's inscription spells the surname "Peterson", while the usual spelling is "Pieterson". The monument stands in a small park by the Hector Pieterson Museum in Orlando, and Nelson Mandela inaugurated it in June 2002.