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The Actionists

Tholulwazi Phakathi founder strives to provide critical HIV/Aids education to affected youth

Maverick Citizen

Tholulwazi Phakathi founder strives to provide critical HIV/Aids education to affected youth

By Jan Bornman

‘The only thing you owe us is your success’ — Thulani Madondo’s mantra for empowering Kliptown kids

South Africa

‘The only thing you owe us is your success’ — Thulani Madondo’s mantra for empowering Kliptown kids

By Jan Bornman

The fight for justice for hundreds of HIV-positive SA women who endured forced sterilisation

South Africa

The fight for justice for hundreds of HIV-positive SA women who endured forced sterilisation

By Thom Pierce

A new approach in the fight for protection against perpetrators of gender-based violence

South Africa

A new approach in the fight for protection against perpetrators of gender-based violence

By Thom Pierce

Lindi Nzwane — a farmer and climate activist planting the seeds to empower women

South Africa

Lindi Nzwane — a farmer and climate activist planting the seeds to empower women

By Thom Pierce

Rising above repression to foster safe havens and empowerment for GBV survivors

South Africa

Rising above repression to foster safe havens and empowerment for GBV survivors

By Thom Pierce

Passion and drive propel Rachel Bukasa’s human rights mission

Maverick Citizen

Passion and drive propel Rachel Bukasa’s human rights mission

By Thom Pierce

'Nox' Mtshali – fighting for a world without any kind of discrimination

Maverick Citizen

'Nox' Mtshali – fighting for a world without any kind of discrimination

By Thom Pierce

Selokela ‘Slu’ Molamodi is a young community leader talking her way to a better SA

Maverick Citizen

Selokela ‘Slu’ Molamodi is a young community leader talking her way to a better SA

By Thom Pierce

Empowering young people is at the heart of Ntsiki Khunju’s efforts to change the world

South Africa

Empowering young people is at the heart of Ntsiki Khunju’s efforts to change the world

By Thom Pierce

Young Urban Women fights the battle for Orange Farm residents battered by state austerity

South Africa

Young Urban Women fights the battle for Orange Farm residents battered by state austerity

By Thom Pierce

A youthful approach to Gauteng farming futures and food security plants seeds of hope

South Africa

A youthful approach to Gauteng farming futures and food security plants seeds of hope

By Thom Pierce