Maxine Davids: From a Sunday School Invitation to a Call to Political Leadership
Maxine Davids is a 25-year-old 2025 activator from Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. Maxine is stepping in to the political arena by contesting in the upcom…
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Joburg poet builds a free, non-partisan voting tool to assist the undecided voter
On Wednesday the 4th of November, South Africans head to the polls to participate in the 2026 local government elections. The elections take place in …
Mzwakhe Ziqubu: From the Streets to Governance, Your Struggle Must Become Power
Mzwakhe Ziqubu is a young man from the dusty streets of the Vaal who understands the struggles faced by ordinary people. He completed his matric at Kh…
BEYOND BASIC SERVICES: A volunteer doula’s bid for power is SA’s most contested election
In Vanrhynsdorp, where 15 candidates will fight for one ward, a young Doula says politics should be about more than water and lights.
South Africa's 2…
Prudence Hlanyane: Making Local Government Work for Young People
As a community development practitioner, social entrepreneur, and serving ward councillor, Cllr Prudence Hlanyane champions a vision of local governme…
Molepo Precious Mashiane: Putting Community Development at the Heart of Youth Leadership
From student politics and community activism to a vision for responsive local government, Molepo Precious Mashiane believes meaningful change begins w…
Thabo David Pitso: From Community Service to the Pursuit of Public Office
For this 2016 Activator from Winburg, leadership began with helping young people access opportunities. Now, he hopes to bring the same commitment to l…
Sanqoba Comfort Zisongo: From Afternoon Classes to the Ward 23 Ballot
For this 2019 Activator, the journey into politics began with a concern for the young people growing up around him, and a determination to create oppo…
Clerah Sethole: From Khutsong To The Corridors Of Governance
Clerah Sethole is a Gauteng-based activator, a public management student, youth development practitioner, education advocate, community leader and a p…
FROM RICE BAG TO BALLOT BOX: The Story of Activator Manganyi Nyiko Lovemore – ANC Ward 28 Candidate
In Ward 28 of Collins Chabane Local Municipality, where villages like Xikundu, Xifaxani, Magomani and Gonani share dusty roads and a deep history of r…