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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, wherever you are.
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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 Mkandla(Engage SA), Khanyisile Ngqalela (Research Institute), and Steven Nkonyeni (Action SA), the discussion dives into youth disillusionment, economic exclusion, and the meaning of democracy when the majority feels unheard. The episode challenges su...
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 dialogue and drive change. In this episode, we're joined by two special guests: Dulcie Molefe, a dedicated Social Worker passionate about empowering Persons with Physical Disabilities, and Mxolisi Mvubu, a paraplegic activist who's living proof th...
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 Activator - Alumni of ACTIVATE! Change Drivers programme), we unpack stories, challenges, and opportunities that highlight the power of creativity in building social cohesion. Host: Mpho (MrSir) Matlhabegoane Co-host: Nhlanhla Msiza E...
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 Nkomo (B.O.D Chair of OXFAM) and lived experiences from young hustlers within the Activate network (Activators such as Tshidi Mabe), the conversation questions whether side hustles represent empowerment or a symptom of structural exclusion. The epis...
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 experiences from youth voices within the Activate network (Activators such as Wanda Pato), and a breakdown of the policy, the discussion interrogates whether the grant is a lifeline or a Band-Aid. The episode challenges listeners to reflect, mobi...
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