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Category: Views & Opinion

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…

Kay-Dee Mashile 2020-11-30
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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…

Kay-Dee Mashile 2019-06-21
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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,…

Kay-Dee Mashile 2019-01-29
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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…

Kay-Dee Mashile 2018-07-19
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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,…

Lulama 2018-02-06
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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.…

Kim 2017-08-10
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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…

Kim 2017-08-07
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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…

test test 2017-08-03
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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.
test test 2017-08-01
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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…
test test 2017-07-31
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Sinazo Peter a Future Shaper

Activator Sinazo Peter is featured in the August edition of Marie Claire as one of the 12 Future Shapers.
test test 2017-07-27
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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…
test test 2017-07-25
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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…
test test 2017-07-17
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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…
test test 2017-07-10
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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…
test test 2017-07-07
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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…
test test 2017-07-06
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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 …
test test 2017-07-05
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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.
test test 2017-06-27
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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 …
test test 2017-06-22
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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…
test test 2017-06-22
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