Media Hub
Welcome to our Media Hub
In 2022 we founded a multimedia hub that’s comprised of young people in the network and ordinary youth across the country who made use of the media mediums to drive social change and impact their communities.
The multimedia hub is mentored by our communications manager and consists of writers, social media activists, podcasters and photographers and videographers.
Members of the hub get an opportunity to enhance their skills and weekly get given opportunities to tell the stories of their communities and the youth demographic on a national platform.
Through this hub we aim to create an avenue where young people can connect, upskill and grow their experience making them competitive to meet the needs of society.
Key Achievements
- Using our hub members to document our national voting campaign through videography and photography.
- 90% of members of the hub have been recognised by mainstream media for their written work
- To date, two podcast seasons have been produced by our team
- Three of our national campaigns have trended on the national twitter trends list with the support of the hub’s social media activists
- Two series have been filmed and distributed on our youtube channel produced by our hub.
- Several members of our hub received a writer’s workshop in partnership with Porcupine Press.
- Several members of our hub received a citizen journalism training and certificate at the University of the Witwaterstrand
Stories of Change, Voices of Impact
Change Driver Chronicles
Yolanda Mogano, Law, Leadership, and The Power of Being Open to Learn
In 2019, while navigating her first year of law school, Yolanda Mogona stepped into the Activate! Change Drivers network. What began as a friend’s referral quickly became a defining chapter in her journey. “The program aligned with my interests and gave me the tools to pursue them,” she recalls.
Gauteng 2018 Activate Change Driver Sibongile Mongadi Recognised Among Top Winners at the Hollywood Foundation Gauteng Bambelela Business Awards
Gauteng 2018 Activate Change Driver and technology entrepreneur Sibongile Mongadi has been recognised among the Top 20 winners at the Hollywood Foundation Gauteng Bambelela Business Awards, reaffirming her growing influence in South Africa’s innovation ecosystem.
Xolile Mkhabela on Ivota Lakho Eleyi Thulusi and Women’s Representation
Xolile Mkhabela, 2024 activator from Ward 20 in Umhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal.
Mkhabela is a young person whose commitment to community development earned her the confidence of community leaders, who believe she is ready to run as a candidate in the upcoming local elections in November 2026.
Yolanda Mogano, Law, Leadership, and The Power of Being Open to Learn
In 2019, while navigating her first year of law school, Yolanda Mogona stepped into the Activate! Change Drivers network. What began as a friend’s referral quickly became a defining chapter in her journey. “The program aligned with my interests and gave me the tools to pursue them,” she recalls.
Gauteng 2018 Activate Change Driver Sibongile Mongadi Recognised Among Top Winners at the Hollywood Foundation Gauteng Bambelela Business Awards
Gauteng 2018 Activate Change Driver and technology entrepreneur Sibongile Mongadi has been recognised among the Top 20 winners at the Hollywood Foundation Gauteng Bambelela Business Awards, reaffirming her growing influence in South Africa’s innovation ecosystem.
Xolile Mkhabela on Ivota Lakho Eleyi Thulusi and Women’s Representation
Xolile Mkhabela, 2024 activator from Ward 20 in Umhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal.
Mkhabela is a young person whose commitment to community development earned her the confidence of community leaders, who believe she is ready to run as a candidate in the upcoming local elections in November 2026.
Qwabe Leads Through Service and Community Action
Menzi Michael Qwabe, a 2015 activator from KwaZulu-Natal, Umkhanyakude District, Umhlabuyalingana Ward 20. He is contesting in the upcoming local government elections for the first time because his community has seen him do the work and approve of his commitment to serving them with integrity.
Conversations that Spark Action
Voices of Change
Season 2 Episode 4: Consent
Hosted by Zamayirha Peter in conversation with Neo Iyana Masilela, Spheh Bhengu, Nonkosi Mrawushe and Thembelihle Madi.
Season 2 Episode 3: Unpaid Care Work
Hosted by Zamayirha Peter in conversation with Neo Iyana Masilela, Spheh Bhengu, Nonkosi Mrawushe and Thembelihle Madi.
Season 2 Episode 2: What is a Pronoun?
Hosted by Yolanda Dyantyi in conversation with Snazzy Stories, Nonhlanhla Radebe, and Mogau Makitla.
In-Depth Insights, Meaningful Change
Insightful Reports & Resources
See our other Programmes
See our other Programmes
Become an Activator today
An Activator is an active young person who has gone through the ACD programme and is part of a network of young change drivers who are passionate about community development. The training of Activators began in 2012: more than 4 000 young people have undergone the training in all nine provinces of South Africa. As both individuals and networks, Activators have strongly influenced policy platforms and forums and decision-making structures.
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