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Northern Cape Youth Day Commemoration: Rebuilding Social Cohesion Under “The Future Calls
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.

What Young People Need to Know About Lenacapavir (LEN)
Akona
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07 Jun, 2026

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.

Soul Buddyz Club Champions Child Protection Awareness at Dan Radebe Primary School
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.

A Bottle of Whisky, a Goat, a Cow… But What About the Child?
Akona
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30 May, 2026

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.

Advocacy Statement:  The Ongoing Crisis of Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Offences in South Africa
Akona
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25 May, 2026

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.

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