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Activate! Change Drivers Podcast

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Gender-Based Violence
South Africa
Consent
Youth Engagement
Healthy Masculinity
Fatherhood
Masculinity
Social Justice
Youth Leadership
Mental Health
Voting
Identity and Self-Worth
Childhood Trauma
Femicide
Trauma-Informed Care
Toxic Masculinity
Community Responsibility
Unpaid Care Work
Abuse Recovery
Rape Statistics

Each episode features interviews with change makers, experts, and community leaders who share their insights on various topics ranging from youth leadership and social innovation to civic education and community upliftment. Listen to inspiring stories, gain fresh perspectives, and learn how young leaders are making a real difference in their communities. Tune in for inspiration and motivation, whe... more

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Welcome to A! Heartbeat Podcast. In this episode, host Jennifer Mdluli and co-host Lebohang Zimba unpack whether South Africa’s 2024 elections and the Government of National Unity have truly changed the game for young people. Joined by Gugulethu Mkan... more

Join us on A! Heartbeat Podcast as we tackle the pressing issue of disability inclusion in South Africa. With millions of young people with disabilities facing social stigma, inaccessible infrastructure, and limited opportunities, it's time to spark ... more

Welcome to the 3rd episode of A! Heartbeat Podcast. In this episode, we will explore how South Africa's Heritage and Arts shape identity and community. Joined by Mxolisi Masilela (CEO & Artistic Director of The TX Theatre) and Don Sidiya (2025 Activa... more

In this episode, MrSir Mpho (Host) and Neo lyana Masilela (Co-host) unpack the role of South Africa’s R370 unemployment support grant in the lives of young people. Through expert insights from Siphelele Chirwa (CEO of ACTIVATE! Change Drivers), lived... more

In this episode, MrSir Mpho (Host) and Selokela Slu Molamodi (Co-Host) explore the rise of South Africa's “Hustle Economy” and what it reveals about your survival in a broken economic system. With expert insights from development economist Phelisa Nk... more

In this episode, Merlize Jogiat and Samm Marshall explore the impact of positive storytelling in driving awareness and action around gender justice and gender-based violence (GBV). They discuss how Social TV is at the forefront of telling compelling ... more

Pitso Ntokoane in conversation with Generation Gender Champions from KwaZulu Natal

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Facilitated: Pitso Ntokoane

Producer: Zamayirha Peter

Technical support: Karabo Ramuhashi

In this powerful episode of Gender Chats, Merlize Jogiat, a Generation G Media Maker for Activate Change Drivers, sits down with Sabrina Walter, the founder of Women for Change, to unpack one of the most urgent issues in South Africa—gender-based vio... more

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Mxolisi Masilela
Founder, CEO, and artistic director of the TX Theatre
TX Theatre
Episode: S03 E03 - Mxolisi Masilela & Don Sidiya on South Africa's Heritage, Arts, Race, Land, Culture, Language...
Don Sidiya
Social entrepreneur and newly inducted activator
Episode: S03 E03 - Mxolisi Masilela & Don Sidiya on South Africa's Heritage, Arts, Race, Land, Culture, Language...
Phelisa Nkomo
Economist and expert on economic policies
Episode: S03 E02 - Economist Phelisa Nkomo on the Hustle Culture, Going Legit, Mentorship, Policy Making.
Siphelele Chirwa
CEO of Activate, experienced in youth development
Activate
Episode: S03 E01 - CEO of ACTIVATE! Siphelele Chirwa on R370 grant, youth unemployment in South Africa
Tabani Kallala
Founder of Mtoalume Youth and Community Development Projects and a champion for Generation G.
Mtoalume Youth and Community Development Projects
Episode: S02 EP 14 - Meet the KZN Generation G champions
Sabrina Walter
Founder of Women for Change, an organization focused on combating gender-based violence.
Women for Change
Episode: S02 EP 12 - Unpacking Gender Based Violence
Kneo Mokgopa
Narrative development manager at The Nelson Mandela Foundation.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation
Episode: S02 EP 11 - Expanding Reach (Nelson Mandela Foundation)
Craig Wilkinson
Well-known author, speaker, and founder of Father a Nation, aimed at equipping men to be responsible male figures.
Father a Nation
Episode: S02 EP 07 Unpacking Healthy Masculinity in the Home
Phinius Sebetsane
A trauma-informed activist, human-rights activist, and socio-economic justice activist who works with victims of gender-based violence
Riyadh Susana Foundation
Episode: S02 EP04 - Consent Part 2

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Host of A! Heartbeat, Activate! Change Drivers Podcast
Merlize Jogiat
Generation G media maker for Activate! Change Drivers SA, and an activist

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S01 EP 05 - Beyond the elections, what the continued conversation and activity should be
Q: Is there a need to change civic education in our public education system?
Yes, there is a need for civic education to be integrated into the curriculum to help young people understand democratic processes.
S01 EP 05 - Beyond the elections, what the continued conversation and activity should be
Q: What is Youth Connect? What happens if someone signs up for it?
Youth Connect is a platform that connects young people across Africa, facilitating engagement and sharing of experiences.
S01 EP 05 - Beyond the elections, what the continued conversation and activity should be
Q: What have you observed as being of interest to young people in the build up to elections?
Young people are concerned about their representation and the socio-economic issues that affect them.
S01 EP 05 - Beyond the elections, what the continued conversation and activity should be
Q: What effective measures can we look at to ensure that engagement doesn't just taper off after the vote?
We need to mobilize youth to understand their roles and responsibilities in the democratic process and ensure that they hold elected officials accountable.
S02 EP 02 - What Is A Pronoun
Q: What does healing look like for you?
Healing begins with self-acceptance, learning to lay boundaries, and overcoming societal pressures and discrimination.

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The episodes feature thought-provoking discussions centered on youth participation, social justice, and active citizenship, often highlighting the significant impact that young individuals can have in shaping their communities. Topics addressed include civic education, the complexities of gender-based violence, and the importance of heritage and culture in development. Notably, the insights from various experts and advocates provide listeners with a comprehensive view of societal challenges while also encouraging proactive engagement in fostering change. Unique to this initiative is its focus on sharing both personal experiences and expert knowledge, making it a rich resource for young leaders and those passionate about social reform.

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Recent guests on Activate! Change Drivers Podcast include:

1. Mxolisi Masilela
2. Don Sidiya
3. Phelisa Nkomo
4. Siphelele Chirwa
5. Tabani Kallala
6. Sabrina Walter
7. Kneo Mokgopa
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