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
Growing Readers and Connecting Leaders
Italiah Mthethwa, a 2019 Activator from Elias Motsoaledi local municipality, whose passion lies in youth development, education, leadership, and African integration. She is a community development advocate and communications professional dedicated to empowering young people through education, leadership, and meaningful engagement. This explains her various contributions within her community and beyond.
Celebrating Women’s Excellence and Leadership: Lady Mariéme Jamme in the Spotlight
The South African government appointed technology leader and digital transformation advocate Lady Mariéme Jamme as the country’s Special Envoy for Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in July. Born in Senegal, West Africa, Lady Mariéme Jamme has built an internationally recognised career advocating for women’s digital inclusion as Africa and the world work towards a shared digital future for all.
Why Climate Justice Begins with People
In 2025, Thabang Makgakwe dedicated his 67 minutes on Mandela Day to launching Energy Trade SA, a bold vision to bring affordable, sustainable energy to South African communities. A year later, his journey has evolved into something deeper: a mission to show that climate justice is not just about the planet it begins with people.
Growing Readers and Connecting Leaders
Italiah Mthethwa, a 2019 Activator from Elias Motsoaledi local municipality, whose passion lies in youth development, education, leadership, and African integration. She is a community development advocate and communications professional dedicated to empowering young people through education, leadership, and meaningful engagement. This explains her various contributions within her community and beyond.
Celebrating Women’s Excellence and Leadership: Lady Mariéme Jamme in the Spotlight
The South African government appointed technology leader and digital transformation advocate Lady Mariéme Jamme as the country’s Special Envoy for Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in July. Born in Senegal, West Africa, Lady Mariéme Jamme has built an internationally recognised career advocating for women’s digital inclusion as Africa and the world work towards a shared digital future for all.
Why Climate Justice Begins with People
In 2025, Thabang Makgakwe dedicated his 67 minutes on Mandela Day to launching Energy Trade SA, a bold vision to bring affordable, sustainable energy to South African communities. A year later, his journey has evolved into something deeper: a mission to show that climate justice is not just about the planet it begins with people.
KZN 2019 ACTIVATE! Change Driver Ntwenhle Nkosingiphile Leads Mandela Day House Rebuild & Health Drive in Imbali
This Nelson Mandela Day, youth leadership turned 67 minutes into lasting change in Imbali Unit 18. Ntwenhle Nkosingiphile, a 2019 ACTIVATE! Change Driver from KwaZulu-Natal, spearheaded a dual-impact community initiative on Thursday, 17 July 2026 that addressed two of Madiba’s core priorities: dignity and health. Instead of a once-off gesture, Nkosingiphile and his partners focused on restoring both homes and wellbeing in Ward 15.
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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