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Winner: Hear our Voices competition

by Ziko Petse 9 July 202129 July 2021

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?

Posted inGeneral

Winner: Hear our Voices competition

by Nyasha Mazarura 9 July 20219 July 2021

Welcome to Mo’s is a creative essay in response to the competition’s prompt: How do art and social justice influence each other?

Posted inLifestyle

The bubbly rise and appeal of K-pop

by Lyndon Zass 8 July 202121 September 2021

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

Posted inGeneral

Gen Z: A joyful life in a damaged society

by Joseph Goldblatt 19 June 202118 June 2021

The moral dilemma of privilege has led to nihilism as well as unprecedented social justice action

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Youth Month: To reform or to abolish?

by Sazi Bongwe 19 June 202118 June 2021

The paradox of Theseus’ ship could give some clues on institutional identity and food for thought for schools looking to ‘transform’

Posted inGeneral

Youth Day: Meet your presidential hopefuls for 2031

by Kim Barlow 16 June 202117 June 2021

Thought Leader and Activate! Change Drivers went on the campaign trail to find young people doing it for themselves

Posted inEquality

Youth Month 2021: Under which banner will the youth unite?

by Zama Mthunzi 11 June 202111 June 2021

The ‘old guard’ vigorously defends its monopoly on power, while praising but excluding the younger generation

Posted inGeneral

Youth Month competition: Who are you?

by Thought Leader Editor 4 June 20214 June 2021

Tell us more about yourself and you could win airtime, data and the chance to have your thoughts published

Posted inEquality

The struggle of being young in South Africa

by Selokela Molamodi 4 May 20214 May 2021

Our aspirations are left high and dry, but we should take ownership of our efforts to get there

Posted inNews/Politics

New ANC Youth League task team offers SA’s youths a glimmer of hope

by Zama Mthunzi 15 April 202115 April 2021

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

Posted inEquality

Young activists: a thin chapter in the history curriculum

by Catherine Sofianos and Leah Nasson 8 March 202112 March 2021

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

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Africa’s development is dependent on young and old

by Susana Edjang and Carl Manlan 22 February 202124 February 2021

Although it is generally thought that the youth hold the keys to the future, an intergenerational alliance could unlock more potential

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