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“A young person’s postcode should never determine the size of their dreams…” When Muzi Nduku heard his name announced as the winner of a continental youth award – that became a moment he will never forget. The founder and director of Muzinduku Youth Development (MYD), from Mbizana in the Eastern Cape, has been named […]
“There will always be noise around you, but your voice should be the loudest…” Writing was never about seeing his name on the cover of a book. As a young boy, Maanda Raphulu filled pages with stories, poems and imaginary conversations, writing purely for himself. It was a passion that stayed with him through […]
“When you think better, you can do better… ” As conversations around education and youth opportunities continue, author and motivational speaker Kudakwashe T. Muganu is using his latest book to champion the value of education. His newly released book, Who Does Not Want to Quit School? – Encourages readers to persevere through challenges and see […]
“I wanted to write the book I wish I’d had when I was in the middle of it all… ” A South African author’s message of hope is reaching readers around the world through a book that encourages women to confront the struggles they often carry in silence. Quiet Battles: The Hidden Struggles Women Carry […]
“I never thought I could be somebody in this world…” Growing up in KwaMashu Sphelele Dlamini never imagined that wheelchair basketball would one day take him to France. Today, the sport has become much more than a game – it represents freedom, hope and the belief that no dream is out of reach. Looking back […]
“In that moment, I wasn’t just carrying my name…” Weeks after speaking to SA Positive News ahead of Africa Youth Leaders Awards in Ghana, Keiskammahoek youth leader Zinzile Mhesele returns home, not only as a nominee but as a continental winner. Mhesele received the Sports Leadership and Youth Development Award, recognising years of grassroots work […]
“Being different is actually my superpower …” At just 12 years old, Empangeni Academy Grade 7 learner Snakhokonke Mavundla is already stepping onto stages bigger than crowns and titles. With a passion for dance and a growing voice in youth pageantry, she is preparing for Miss Teen Universe platform while still balancing school, family life […]
A few South African success stories have captured hearts around the world quite like the Ndlovu Youth Choir. What started as a youth development initiative in rural Limpopo has developed into an internationally recognised musical force, inspiring audiences with performances that celebrate hope, resilience and the power of young people to dream beyond their circumstances. […]
“When you climb the ladder, take someone with you…” Fifty years after the historic events of 16 June 1976, young people in Zandspruit gathered at Yahweh’s Tabernacle to reflect on the legacy of the Youth of 1976 and the role today’s generation must play in shaping South Africa’s future. The Youth Day event was hosted […]
“I know what it means to carry the South African flag…” For many South Africans, Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala is remembered as the young woman who proudly wore the ‘Miss South Africa’ crown in 2010 and went on to represent the country on international stages. Today, her role has evolved from competitor to mentor, leader and talent […]
