Mental Health in South Africa: Balancing Survival and Sanity
by Aphelele Mtwecu About four years ago, while working in corporate, a colleague came into work, clearly devastated after losing her sibling to gun violence.…
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Preserving the Soul of Setswana: Arts, Culture, and Language – Profiling Dr Godisamang Kegakilwe and Mr Karabo Mangwekea
By Thatoyaone Moepetsane Setswana, a language and culture rich in history and tradition, faces the threat of erosion in today’s fast-paced, globalised world. As we…
Youth Network launches a national Men Enough campaign to encourage men to embrace healthy masculinity
By: Zamayirha Peter To realise a gender-just and violence-free society, men need to unlearn toxic masculinity and be empowered to embrace healthy ideals of masculinity…
Funeral and Memorial Service of Nkokheli Mankayi
An Activator | A Gender Activist | A Father | A Friend | A Son | They | A Gender Champion Par Excellence Dear Friends,…
Farewell Ken – Official announcement by ACTIVATE! on the passing of Nkokheli Mankayi!
Dear Friends, Colleagues and Partners, It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our esteemed…
Recovering money owed to me by the bank: My 10-Week Fight with the South African Banking System by Aphelele Mtwecu
by Aphelele Mtwecu On April 25th, 2024, I made two immediate payments to a service provider through my bank. Little did I know that this…
My long walk to healing – By Ntsiki Khunju
Choosing to heal to better show up for myself and in motherhood. By: Ntsiki Khunju It is 25 October 2022, and I am frantic, going…
Representation in the media – By Ntsiki Khunju
A need for the masses to equally have a stake in the pie when it comes to being represented in the media. By Ntsiki Khunju…
Mawubuye uMzantsi Afrika – By Ntsiki Khunju
Mawubuye uMzantsi Afrika By Ntsiki Khunju Waphalala sikujongile, sizwe sikaPhalo Yini, Mzantsi Afrika omhle Ntombendala, sakubukela usonakala Iintsana zakho zalamba ekhaya Saphela isizwe likrele nendlala…
Unveiling the Shadows: A Call to End Female Genital Mutilation in South Africa – By Ramadimetja Makgeru
Unveiling the Shadows: A Call to End Female Genital Mutilation in South Africa – By Ramadimetja Makgeru During one of my documentary binge-watching sprees a…
Twelve Years of Youth Empowerment: The Journey and Impact of ACTIVATE! – By Ramadimetja Makgeru
Theme: The work of the organisation (ACTIVATE!) – covers a programme. Synopsis: Celebrating a decade of moulding young leaders, this article will trace the journey…
Harnessing the Power of Participatory Journalism in the Age of Misinformation: A Deep Dive into ACTIVATE! – By Ramadimetja Makgeru
Theme: Democracy and participatory (citizen) journalism, Mis/disinformation and fact checking, Media literacy, Multimedia and social media storytelling, Media and Society (positionality in the South African…
The Silent Revolution: How South Africa’s Youth are Redefining the Nation’s Future – By Ramadimetja Makgeru
Theme: Media and Society, South African democratic process. Synopsis: South Africa’s youth, often seen as the backbone of the nation, are not just bystanders in…
Carrying grief: A personal odyssey through grief by Aphelele Mtwecu
Carrying grief: A personal odyssey through grief by Aphelele Mtwecu On the 18th of August, we laid my grandmother to rest. As we collectively grappled…
Path to Progress: Youth and the 2024 General Election – By Ramadimetja Makgeru
Theme: Covering election/political reporting, Conducting independent fact checks, and Understanding the South African democratic process. Synopsis: As South Africa gears up for the 2024 General…
A dream delayed, not a dream denied – by Jennifer Mdluli
A dream delayed, not a dream denied. Skills Development has proven to be South Africa’s solution to youth development and empowering the youth of South…
Generation Gender South African Coalition to Respond to the High Levels of Suicide Amongst Men
November is globally celebrated as International Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, in view of this, a South African Coalition partnership programme called Generation Gender (G),…
16 Days of Activism Strengthening Community Leadership to Combat GBVF – by Rammolotsi Sothoane
We must strengthen community leadership to combat GBVF. South Africa has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) worldwide. It is…
Generation Gender (GenG) National Imbizo 2023 – 16 Days of Activism Campaign
Generation Gender (GenG) National Imbizo 2023 – 16 Days of Activism Campaign The 16 Days of Activism Campaign is an international United Nations-endorsed initiative that…
Youth Network ACTIVATE! Change Drivers joins the efforts of the IEC in a coordinated register-to-vote campaign
Youth Network ACTIVATE! Change Drivers joins the efforts of the IEC in a coordinated register-to-vote campaign And aims to use voter registration weekend to register…
