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Danielle Hoffmeester

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Danielle Hoffmeester

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Although there are several state-sponsored initiatives aimed at creating work opportunities, these initiatives tend to miss many young people who are isolated as a result of vulnerabilities and social exclusion.
INEQUALITY

Young people are not a problem to be solved

The youth of South Africa have innate value and potential that needs to be unlocked and nurtured

  • Danielle Hoffmeester
6 min read
Heritage: South Africa recognises 11 languages and it is important that their use is encouraged in a variety of settings.
AFRICAN LANGUAGES

Restore the languages of dignity

The value of indigenous languages is reflected in the isiZulu greeting, sawubona — we see you

  • Danielle Hoffmeester
5 min read
Another day, another death: The country reeled when University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana was murdered at the Claremont post office. (David Harrison/M&G)
CAPE TOWN

Violence erodes democracy and rights

We must create cultures and norms in all spheres of society that condemn gendered attacks

  • Danielle Hoffmeester
4 min read