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YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Forty Under 40 South Africa Returns to Celebrate the Nation’s Most Influential Young Leaders

Nominations are officially open for the 4th edition of the Forty Under 40 South Africa Awards, a prestigious platform dedicated to identifying, honoring, and celebrating the…

  • partner content
3 min read
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Youth leaders push to be part of the action at Connect Youth in Dialogue Summit

A Seat at the Table (Satt) chairperson Tryphosa Ramano advocates for boardroom training for young people, speaking at the Connect Youth in Dialogue Summit (CYID 2026) in…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

What youth leadership looks like in practice

The third annual Connect Youth in Dialogue Summit in Johannesburg shifted the conversation from youth participation to implementation, focusing on accountability and action.…

  • Amahle Banda
5 min read
New generation: The Fees Must Fall movement elevated demands for accessible, free higher education to the centre of national discourse.
YOUTH ACTIVISM

Frantz Fanon: Every generation must discover its mission or betray it

From the political stagnation of 1944 to the economic exclusion of today, every generation of young South Africans has faced unique challenges. This article explores their…

  • Cornelius Monama
8 min read
History: The youth of 1976 demanded the right to learn. . . the youth of 2026 require the tools to thrive. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

The youth of 1976 sought the right to learn

As South Africa marks fifty years since the Soweto Uprising of 1976, this article reflects on the historical significance of June 16 and challenges the nation to move beyond…

  • Sunshine Minenhle Myende
6 min read