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…
Category: Views & Opinion
An opinion on opinions: A possible next step in ACTIVATE!’s engagement with youth
By: Dr Marthinus Conradie The youth of South Africa face an intimidating number of difficult questions. Here is a short list: What kind of identity…
Decentralising the need to Vote
By: Mojalefa Mokhosi The common people have never ruled. They have received this illusion through hollow democratic processes. They have inadequate access to democratic institutions,…
Nelson Mandela: a figure of literary inspiration
By Ace Moloi Not only has President Mandela lived a life of political interest, but of literary inspiration too, writes Ace Moloi. The launching pad…
Towards a Cohesive Knowledgeable Nation
By Koketso Marishane A prominent African Sociologist (Prof. Kwesi Prah) once said, “if everyone is an African, then nobody is an African”. Oh well,…
ACTIVATE! Men celebrate women
By Gladys Nomvuyo Sebeko In 1956 20 000 women took to the streets to fight an oppressive government. They did not focus on colour or status.…
When the power of our vote counts
Democracy in South Africa flourishes and reinforces our important role as activists to safeguard the future of South Africa The year was 1994 on a…
Sanitary Towels, a Right or a Responsibility?
In a country where some people barely have enough water to live from while others have more than enough to waste; the government really needs…
I am Woman, Hear me sing!
Claire Sally Roos penned this introspective piece about abortion and how a women's worth lies in who she is, as life-givers not who she can equal.
A male is born, but a man is built
Did you know that 63% of youth that commit suicide are from fatherless homes and 71% of all high school dropouts grew up without a father? Activator B…
Sinazo Peter a Future Shaper
Activator Sinazo Peter is featured in the August edition of Marie Claire as one of the 12 Future Shapers.
Red Africa – #RIPPhilela #RIP_Philela
It is with great sorrow and broken hearts that the students of the University of the Free State, and the rest of Azania, say goodbye to a freedom figh…
Another article about RAPE!
Following the trending case of Xola and Kamvelihle #WeBelieveYou, Kay-Dee Mashile writes that society must educate young men from as early as preschoo…
South African Government Brain Damage?
Kay-Dee Mashile contends that the country is temporarily in a comma of sorts and we need some change to occur to avoid permanent brain damage. But how…
Activators share their thoughts about Mandela Day
Activator Nomvuyo Sebeko speaks to fellow Activators about their thoughts around Mandela Day. Mandela day was founded so that people recognise the pow…
Activator Motsatsi Mmola is going to Norway in August!!
Activator Motsatsi Mmola will be going to Oslo (Norway) in August! She was selected to participate in the global youth leadership exchange programme a…
Youth employment: Uncertainties, gaps and A! potential
As part of a digital youth supplement, Uncensored Voices, Activator Nomtika Mjwana takes an introspective look at herself as a change driver and what …
We are not free while freedom is still locked up
Activator Bongo Hlongwane reflects with fellow Activator Siyabonga Memela on the 1976 uprising and if freedom has been achieved.
Fight for job creation not free education!
As part of our digital youth supplement, Uncensored Voices, Activator Kay-Dee Mashile takes a critical look at the plight of the youth in the country …
Owning our struggle 23 years later
Activator Tshepo Mabuya states that the June 16 commemorations should enable young people to redefine their generational obligation. He says,"Although…
