Daily Maverick

DM is much better if you are signed in...

Enter your email below and we will send you a mail with a link or one-time pin to login

Sign in with OAuth

Get Support DM Shop Support DM

#YouthRising2022

‘The education system failed to effectively tell me about the climate crisis’ – youth activist

South Africa

‘The education system failed to effectively tell me about the climate crisis’ – youth activist

By Julia Evans

Youth mental health – the importance of discussion and stripping away stigmatisation

South Africa

Youth mental health – the importance of discussion and stripping away stigmatisation

By Michelle Banda

Young people march to Union Buildings to present demands for a better future

South Africa

Young people march to Union Buildings to present demands for a better future

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Organised young people are the enablers of a just education system

South Africa

Organised young people are the enablers of a just education system

By Sindisa Monakali, Tebogo Tsesane and Yolanda Sewela

State of education on the ground differs from government reports — youth experts

South Africa

State of education on the ground differs from government reports — youth experts

By Rebecca Pitt

‘Do you trust us?’ – Youth activists on having a seat at climate talks

South Africa

‘Do you trust us?’ – Youth activists on having a seat at climate talks

By Julia Evans

The Chamber of Thoughts: A Youth Day exhibition capturing the reflections of young artists

South Africa

The Chamber of Thoughts: A Youth Day exhibition capturing the reflections of young artists

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

From 1976 to 2022: How mobilisation happens has changed, but many systemic issues remain the same

South Africa

From 1976 to 2022: How mobilisation happens has changed, but many systemic issues remain the same

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

‘The future and the youth are inseparable’: Youth perspectives on GBV and combating a social scourge

South Africa

‘The future and the youth are inseparable’: Youth perspectives on GBV and combating a social scourge

By Giuseppe Rajkumar Guerandi

‘Youth are starved of opportunities’, say experts ahead of Youth Day

South Africa

‘Youth are starved of opportunities’, say experts ahead of Youth Day

By Michelle Banda

Young people are ready to share responsibility for a better future… are you?

South Africa

Young people are ready to share responsibility for a better future… are you?

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Ravensmead kids skate the road less travelled

South Africa

Ravensmead kids skate the road less travelled

By Keanan Hemmonsbey