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
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 leaders, Mandla E Xaba a 33-year-old young man who’s passionate about youth development, skills development and creating positive change within his community has led to him making many strides and being rooted in his community.
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 a founder of the impactful initiative Mentor Me 2, an esteemed Activate! Change Drivers Alumni.
Saldanha Youth Circles Creates A Space For The Change They Wish To See
Bathabile Dyonase, who is a 25-year-old 2025 activator from Saldanha Bay, Western Cape, is a co-founder of Saldanha Youth Circles. Saldanha Youth Circles is a youth-led, community-driven initiative aimed at providing regular, safe, and confidential talking circles where young people can be heard by speaking openly about real-life pressures without being ashamed in the community of Middelpos, Saldanha.
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 leaders, Mandla E Xaba a 33-year-old young man who’s passionate about youth development, skills development and creating positive change within his community has led to him making many strides and being rooted in his community.
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 a founder of the impactful initiative Mentor Me 2, an esteemed Activate! Change Drivers Alumni.
Saldanha Youth Circles Creates A Space For The Change They Wish To See
Bathabile Dyonase, who is a 25-year-old 2025 activator from Saldanha Bay, Western Cape, is a co-founder of Saldanha Youth Circles. Saldanha Youth Circles is a youth-led, community-driven initiative aimed at providing regular, safe, and confidential talking circles where young people can be heard by speaking openly about real-life pressures without being ashamed in the community of Middelpos, Saldanha.
Mzansi’s Youth Isn’t Up in Arms, It’s Up in Smoke: The Effects of Vaping on the Future of South African Youngsters
South Africa’s youth is no longer fighting the battles of 1976. The streets are no longer filled with students confronting an oppressive regime. The struggle has changed shape. Yet, nearly 50 years after the Soweto Uprising, young South Africans still find themselves fighting forces determined to rob them of their future.
Only this time, the enemy does not arrive in armoured vehicles. It comes disguised as strawberry ice, bubble gum, and mango blast.
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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