Mandla’s Community Leadership Journey
In the vibrant town of Sasolburg in the Free State, resides an educator, entrepreneur and community activist who is passionate about developing future…
Category: Activator Stories
Dimakatso Makhasane on Defining Leadership and Youth Power
Get to know 2019 Activator! Dimakatso Abigail Makhasane, a dedicated Child and Youth Program Facilitator, youth activist from Gauteng province, she is…
From Gymnastics To Social Impact
Raedene’s journey in sport started long before she understood that sport could become a career. She spent 10 years as a high-performance artistic gy…
How Siyasanga Hohana is investing in the township economy she calls home
South Africa's township economy has become increasingly recognised as a crucial engine of entrepreneurship, job creation and local economic developmen…
How Evelyn’s grief and adversity led her into the taxi business
The transport industry remains largely male-dominated. On the roads, the constant buzz of taxis and non-compliant drivers racing to drop off passenger…
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 r…
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 Founda…
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…
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 gove…
Growing Readers and Connecting Leaders
Italiah Mthethwa, a 2019 Activator from Elias Motsoaledi local municipality, whose passion lies in youth development, education, leadership, and Afric…