This essay, exploring how a classic 18th century gothic novel shines some light on modern-day South Africa is
in response to the competition’s prompt: How do art and social justice influence each other?
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Winner: Hear our Voices competition
Welcome to Mo’s is a creative essay in response to the competition’s prompt: How do art and social justice influence each other?
The bubbly rise and appeal of K-pop
The success of the genre, especially that of boy band BTS, subverts the archaic notion that only English-language music can have worldwide appeal and that celebrities need to appear on pedestals
Gen Z: A joyful life in a damaged society
The moral dilemma of privilege has led to nihilism as well as unprecedented social justice action
Youth Month: To reform or to abolish?
The paradox of Theseus’ ship could give some clues on institutional identity and food for thought for schools looking to ‘transform’
Youth Day: Meet your presidential hopefuls for 2031
Thought Leader and Activate! Change Drivers went on the campaign trail to find young people doing it for themselves
Youth Month 2021: Under which banner will the youth unite?
The ‘old guard’ vigorously defends its monopoly on power, while praising but excluding the younger generation
Youth Month competition: Who are you?
Tell us more about yourself and you could win airtime, data and the chance to have your thoughts published
The struggle of being young in South Africa
Our aspirations are left high and dry, but we should take ownership of our efforts to get there
New ANC Youth League task team offers SA’s youths a glimmer of hope
While there is doubt whether the ANC Youth League can return to its former glory, there’s no doubt there is great need for a champion of youth issues
Young activists: a thin chapter in the history curriculum
Some of the most brutal years of the anti-apartheid struggle, fought by women and children, are given a scant 20 minutes in the classroom
Africa’s development is dependent on young and old
Although it is generally thought that the youth hold the keys to the future, an intergenerational alliance could unlock more potential