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Untold SA Condemns Recent Femicide, Escalating Gender Based Violence in South Africa
Untold SA has spoken out against the recent murders of women in South Africa including the discovery of a number of women’s bodies in the Ekurhuleni area over the past two months. In the statement issued, the organisation expressed its sorrow over the lives lost to Femicide and gender-based violence, remembering women not only as statistics but as people with...
From SA to Nigeria: Rosina Shiko set to Judge Africa’s Creative Talent
“I cannot believe this is the dream of a girl in a small township in Limpopo…” Rosina Shiko is taking her seat at a table that aims to give greater recognition to the people who are every so often missing from the spotlight. The South African filmmaker, journalist and media personality has been selected as a jury member of the inaugural...
Redefining Strength: Strong is a Lonely Place
“Asanda today is softer, not weaker – softer…” Through much of her life, Asanda Hlamandana knew herself as the person who always showed up, she was the one people could depend on – the one who came with solutions, carried responsibility and kept going, even when she was exhausted. Today, the educator, writer, sister, friend and leader is learning to view...
South African Heroes Awards 2026 Nominees Announced
Across South Africa, people are quietly working in their communities - empowering young people, supporting women, improving access to healthcare, developing rural communities, building businesses and caring for people who are often overlooked. The work may not always make national headlines, but the South African Heroes Awards (SAHAs) is putting some of these change makers in the spotlight. The awards, now...
SA’s Youth Advocate Muzi Nduku Wins African Youth Leaders Awards
“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 a winner at the African Youth Leaders...
From Passion to Published: Maanda Raphulu’s Journey Inspires Aspiring Authors
"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 the years, long before he ever...
Muganu’s Latest Book Champions the Value of Education
“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 education as a lifelong investment...
South African Author Gives Voice to Women’s Quiet Battles
“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 and the Courage to Rise Again...
More Than a Game: Sphelele Dlamini Dreams beyond Limits
“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 at his younger self, Sphelele has...
South Africa’s Community Builder Wins African Youth Leadership Award
“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 using sport to empower young people...