Gcinile Zulu
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17 Jul, 2026
Sundumbili, KwaZulu-Natal | 17 June 2026 – Young people from the Mandeni Subdistrict in the iLembe District gathered at Sundumbili Community Health Centre (CHC) to commemorated Youth Month through a vibrant programme that honoured the legacy of the 1976 Soweto Uprising while inspiring today's youth to become responsible, confident and active citizens.
Nicholas Sindiyandiya
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20 Jun, 2026
At Hillbrow Primary School, two youth clubs, Safe Handz Buddyz and Rise Together Soul Buddyz have taken a proactive step in addressing one of the most pressing challenges affecting learners which is bullying.
Thato Thaganyane
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20 Jun, 2026
In celebration of 50 years of Youth Day, the Soul City Northern Cape team partnered with Kutlwano Youth Centre to host a powerful youth engagement session at Cassel Village. The event formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen social cohesion and equip young people with the knowledge and support they need to navigate life’s challenges.
July Ndima
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20 Jun, 2026
As part of the Youth Month build-up activities, the Soul City Limpopo team hosted a meaningful youth engagement session on 16 June 2026 at Mangulwani Village. The session formed part of ongoing efforts to create safe spaces where young people can openly discuss the challenges they face and collectively explore solutions.
Mpumalanga has become the first province in South Africa to launch the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN), a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection administered just twice a year. This historic milestone offers young people, particularly adolescent girls and young women, a powerful new option for preventing HIV. The Soul City Institute joined partners on the ground in Mpumalanga to support the launch and raise awareness about LEN, its benefits, and how young people can access participating clinics through the B-Wise Lenacapavir Facility Finder.
Lindokuhle Mbali
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01 Jun, 2026
Children have the right to grow up in environments where they feel safe, protected, and supported. As part of Child Protection Awareness initiatives, members of the Soul Buddyz Club at Dan Radebe Primary School in KZN recently led a special project aimed at educating their peers about child protection and reporting abuse.
Many moons ago I heard a story about a 14-year-old girl whose father was deeply concerned about her behaviour and reputation. The details of the story disturbed me, not because of the concern itself, but because of how quickly the blame appeared to fall on the child.
South Africa continues to face an alarming rate and unacceptable crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual offences. The latest South African Police Service (SAPS) quarterly crime statistics for 2025/2026 confirm a persistent and deeply concerning pattern: thousands of women, children, and vulnerable groups continue to experience rape, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual violence across the country.
Youth Month Commemoration Inspires Young People to Lead with Purpose in Sundumbili
