Innovation from the ACTIVATE! network
The one thing that connects Activators is their drive to contribute meaningfully towards addressing many of the challenges that face South Africa. Act…
Category: Voices
How ideas have changed the world
Edward de Bono says, There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, an…
Innovation = a change in thinking
The dictionary definition of the word innovation can be broadly understood as the application of better solutions that meet new requirements, unarticu…
Make your voice count
This years elections are more than ever focused on the youth vote with all political parties excited and optimistic with the large youth turn out for …
Nothing for us without us
Youth in South Africa and the rest of Africa need to begin defining what Youth Service means to them and what the broader aim of youth service program…
Activators campaign on redefining race
A vast majority of social development programmes in developing countries are aimed at shifting mindsets, which consequently will lead to a change in b…
ACTIVATE! takes action for 2014
The Innovation Showcase was more than just a gathering of 350 Activators from across the country. It was also an opportunity to plan a course of tangi…
Who is fooling who?
Mr. Government let's talk unemployed youth. Unemployment in South Africa not only affects the adults but also, us, as the youth as well. A lack of une…
Nothing about us, without us- BRICS Youth Consultative Forum
This was a strong sentiment echoed by the 150 delegates at the BRICS National Youth Consultative Forum held in Tshwane on 01 November 2013. This gathe…
Opinion: Youth In Rural Areas
Rural areas are usually remote residential environments on the outskirts of towns with scattered dwelling units. They are traditional heritage communi…