Elections Observer Role Is Not A Paid Responsibility
By Rejoyce Kgabo Legodi My country’s wellbeing and its development depends on me, and observing elections is more than just experiencing the YOUTH, GRANDPARENTS AND…
Category: Campaigns
Collaborative social movements beyond political affiliation
An interview with Nothando Hlophe By Kay-Dee Mashile Nothando Hlophe is an academic scholar, Activist and student leader from the University of the Free State,…
Economic Empowerment is an important part of ending violence against women #16DaysofActivism
By Kay-Dee Mashile Originally published by Group 500 Investments The 25th of November is the International Day for Ending Violence against Women and Girls. In…
The History of collaborative Activism
Expressions such as “divided we fall, united we stand”, “there is power in unity” and “power in numbers” are proof that I am not mistaken…
The future of Activism is Collaboration – Campaign Launch
By: Kay-Dee Mashile Activator Lesego Scott once said, and I paraphrase, that activism is a matter of conviction. Therefore, it is a journey that one…
Meet the Panelists: Lesego Scott
Speaker Name: Lesego Scott Occupation: Activist, Student Leader Organisation: The Rise of a Natio Lesego’s Story: Scott Mmakgongwane Eleine, fairly known as Lesego Scott, is…
Meet the Panelists: Lezel Molefe
Speaker Name: Lezel Molefe Occupation: Social Worker and Entrepreneur Organisation: Change the Script and Molefe Legacy Consulting Lezel’s Story: Lezel Molefe, CEO and Founder…
Meet the Panelists: Clifford Demas
Speaker Name: Clifford Demas Occupation: Speaker and Radio Presenter Organisation: CCFM Clifford’s Story: Clifford Demas, also known as “Cliffie D”, from radio CCFM is a…
Meet the Panelists: Dr Fay Nqoloba
Speaker Name: Dr Feziwe “Fay” Nqoloba Occupation: Community Builder, Speaker and Entrepreneur Organisation: Warrior Women and Talita Cumi Dr Fay’s Story: Dr Fay Nqoloba wears…
Meet the Panelists: Tremaine Barnes
Speaker Name: Tremaine Barnes Occupation: Activist, Lyricist and Singer Organisation: The Barefoot Campaign Tremaine’s Story: Tremaine Barnes is an activist, lyricist, singer and founder of…
Meet the Panelists: Nosandi Dlamini and Loyiso Mbete
Speaker Names: Nosandi Dlamini and Loyiso Mbete Occupation: Co-Founders of an Enterprise Development Company Organisation: Group 500 Investments Group 500’s Story: Group 500 Investments…
Traditional Healers and Mental Health
By: Othandwa Lidlozi “Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all”. I read this off a Facebook status,…
Uyanqwakuza – The IsiXhosa ridicule for mental illness.
By: Zilungile Zimela The issue pertaining to mental illness always leaves a bitter taste in my mouth for a number of reasons. As a black…
The ACTIVATE! Network Covid-19 relief application terms and conditions
The ACTIVATE! Network COVID-19 relief fund aims to target 255 Activators and 10 Youth Hubs across the country. There are limited funds available. Activators are…
Leading Gender Equity
By: Lwazi Nongauza ‘’All of us must take this on board, that the objectives of our country will not have been realized unless we see…
Leading on the ground. A different kind of power.
By: Lwazi Nongauza Lousia Thwesa’s quest to end gender based violence leads her to adopt orphaned victims. 2018 ACTIVATE! Change Drivers alumni and professional counselor,…
Here’s to a World with Better Men. A male perspective.
By: Liza Asavela Mfana Many men across the world have raised their concerns surrounding women empowerment and emancipation movements and organizations. Citing that the discourse…
Penester Tjale, a leader who sees womxn in leadership as examples, not exceptions.
By: Lwazi Nongauza Have you ever been asked the question “what do people say when they gossip about you?” Penester Tjale knows exactly what her…
The short-end of the stick
By: Zilungile Zimela Women’s Day does not appeal to me. I suppose this feeling is becoming more pronounced as I get older and more aware…
A womxn who is showing the world that womxn know how to handle power.
By: Lwazi Nongauza “I work really hard at trying to see the big picture and not getting stuck in ego. I believe we’re all put…
