You-th Making Local Government Work

"Corruption is often framed as a legal or moral failure. For young people, it is something far more concrete. Corruption for young people is a stolen future." - Zwane

SONA 2026 | The Red Carpet Is Out, but Where Are the Receipts?

Chomi lalela, akere it’s the month of LOVE. Did you know that love requires actions and must not be hidden?👀 . It’s not a secret thina, we LOVE this country 🇿🇦. We’re asking you to show your province and your community love by registering to vote and play your part in the upcoming Local Government Elections:

🗳️🇿🇦👉 https://registertovote.elections.org.za/

Empower yourself with meaningful tools: head over to our website, under publications, search and download our Civic education toolkit, a publication meant to make the process simpler for you.

Chomi lalela, akere it’s the month of LOVE. Did you know that love requires actions and must not be hidden?👀 . It’s not a secret thina, we LOVE this country 🇿🇦. We’re asking you to show your province and your community love by registering to vote and play your part in the upcoming Local Government Elections:

🗳️🇿🇦👉 https://registertovote.elections.org.za/

Empower yourself with meaningful tools: head over to our website, under publications, search and download our Civic education toolkit, a publication meant to make the process simpler for you.

Heita Activator!!!

It's that time of the year!

According to the parliament.gov.za, the 7th Parliament will be holding the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 12 February at the Cape Town City Hall.

Let's chat...

With unemployment getting worse and young people feeling it the most, what practical solutions can you suggest the president and his team explore?

It's make your Mark Monday!

From January to December, our network is committed to leaving our communities in a better state for today and tomorrow's sake.

Hear from our Civic Champions why young people must be active citizens!

It's make your Mark Monday!!!

Our Civic education efforts are not shaped by the election or government of the day, but by the continuous needs we find and live through in our communities.

This year, our Civic Education Champions have been conducting community workshops.

Here are some of their reflections on the work being done.

Have you completed the survey?

https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/j7EUYn?fbclid=IwdGRjcANltrxjbGNrA2W2t2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeFBq68eUCXuZNmF2z8pGrOdR_WFrQ8ek0Mdn4YWCf-0yMtMerC8TPh25g1ZU_aem_xTqUsFC_-z9gTutkeb6kGg

Shoutout to yet another draw of amazing Activators who won! 🥁🥳

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Goodies Lucky Draw⌚🎧🎊🥳

Each receiving prizes ranging from retail vouchers, Headsets, Smartwatch or 3-in-1 Power banks! All this from completing the Activators! Network Impact Survey. Your participation in the survey will help aid with identifying strengths and gaps within the programmes and we’re proud to recognize your role in it. Want to be next? It’s easy, participate by clicking on the link below: 👇 👇
https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/j7EUYn and complete the survey.

More exciting Prizes up for grabs!

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For any queries, reach out to us at [email protected]

Disability is not inability, yet barriers persist. 71% of people with disabilities in South Africa are unemployed. Some are denied opportunities not because of skill, but because of stigma.
A! Diversity breaks those walls, with podcasts, webinars, and dialogues coming to make space for youth with disabilities to lead, not just participate.
When we centre the most excluded, we build a stronger democracy.

A! Civic Champions are on the ground and have been running civic education workshops in their communities across the country, to equip young people with knowledge about their civic rights, the democratic process, and their role as the youth in shaping their communities.

In these workshops, civic champions are having thought provoking conversations that are aimed at encouraging the youth to actively participate in civic matters, including voting, community service, and advocacy for social change.

Civic Champions are also in a mission to connect young people with relevant community stakeholders such as councilors, local government representatives and in most cases, we have the IEC in the workshop space, educating participants on the voting processes, and providing guidance for unregistered youth voters on the registration process, emphasizing the impact of their vote!

Tomorrow we have another civic education engagement in Harding, KwaZulu Natal

Today we are in Duduza, for a workshop.

We are talking to first time voters about their role as young people and why it is important for them to be Active citizens ahead of local government elections.

IEC is also in the room, reminding young people that voter registration is ongoing and can register at any time at register to vote.elections.org.za

Heita, Activators!

Have you checked out the A! Heartbeat Podcast?

Here's another episode of A! Heartbeat Podcast,
We closed off the Heritage Month with a dialogue about Heritage and Arts in South Africa 🔥

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cDxrr6EiuHe2WKIHGJNKN?si=LeiWPgtxSmSBoC7Hyiu43Q

Click to listen on Spotify - on the ACTIVATE! Change Drivers platforms. 🤝🏾

S03 E03 - Mxolisi Masilela & Don Sidiya on South Africa's Heritage, Arts, Race, Land, Culture, Language... Activate! Change Drivers Podcast · Episode