Heritage Day- What heritage are we celebrating? Or are we coerced...
by Thand’Olwethu Dlanga
When last he addressed the nation President Cyril Ramaphosa was upbeat. In addition to announcing a loosening of the national lockdown, he...
Five human rights trends in SA: Activists fight back as COVID-19...
On Human Rights Day, global civil society alliance CIVICUS outlines five human rights trends in South Africa that look set to continue in 2021.
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[WATCH] GBV film by high-school learners during Eh!woza’s Learner Doccies programme
GBV was produced by high-school learners (grade 9 and 10) during Eh!woza’s Learner Doccies programme. From the perspective of three women, the film takes...
Why an income guarantee would create a South Africa where everyone...
On Youth Day we chatted to Shaeera Kalla about the Basic Income Grant - the conversation generated such a big buzz in our DMs...
#YouthDayParade: “going beyond social media streets”
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) Youth Activism Programme (YAP) is hoping to gather thousands of young people in Pretoria. This is to "reclaim the...
A manifesto for South Africa’s youth
On June 16, South Africa's youth are being celebrated as the future leaders of this country. In 10 years, today's grade 8s will be...
Voters share their thoughts on #Elections2021
For Election Day, The Daily Vox team spent the day speaking to voters. From Hanover Park in the City of Cape Town to Marlboro...
Young South African creatives to support this Youth Month
Youth Month in South Africa is a time to reflect on the history of this country’s youth. It is about looking at the past....
Ambitious strategies are needed to turn the corner on South Africa’s...
There has been no notable change in South Africa's unemployment rate in recent years. Youth unemployment has always been a problem in South Africa,...
Cape Town principal faces disciplinary action over Covid-19 school closure
During the first peak of COVID-19 infections in 2020, Heathfield High principal Wesley Neumanm refused to open his school. He now faces a disciplinary...
#JulyUnrest: Reaching the “end of the rainbow” but with no pot...
For all of the times South Africa has been called a “Rainbow Nation,” we have only been chasing rainbows. The recent riots of July...
How is the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme supposed to work?
The Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) has been marred by a funds scandal. Most recently, the National Arts Council (NAC) overspent their budget within...
The state of civic education in South Africa
One of the biggest takeaways from the 2021 local government elections was a massive decline in voter turnout. There are a number of reasons...
19-Year-Old Gaelan Wort Just Published His First Dystopian Epic
At the age of 19, film student Gaelan Wort has crafted a dystopian epic and plans for it to be part of a trilogy....
#BeTheDrivingForce with Samuel Flans
The #BeTheDrivingForce campaign has officially kicked off. The Daily Vox in partnership with Youth Capital launched the special series called #BeTheDrivingForce last week.
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Ugandan Climate Activist Vanessa Nakate Is Fighting For The Congo
Young people all over the world have been raising their voices around the growing climate crisis facing the world. Inspired by Swedish teenager Greta...
The Daily Vox and Youth Capital partner to inspire young people...
On June 16 2021, Youth Day will be commemorated in South Africa. 45 years ago, black South Africans students were massacred by the police...
It’s time for the youth to find new solutions and generate...
WANDILE NGCAWENI argues that even "woke" South African youth can fall victim to naive social media opinion, and it's time they start generating new...
Money remains one of the biggest hidden costs of job-seeking
In their latest research report, Youth Capital looked at the cost of job-seeking on young people. Youth Capital is a youth-led campaign with an...
#BeTheDrivingForce Chit Chat Club: Election Season now available to stream
In May 2021, The Daily Vox and Youth Capital launched the #BeTheDrivingForce series for Youth Month. The series explored the different challenges facing young...
