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From Questions to Confidence: How a Soul Buddyz Visit to Vyeboom Clinic Empowered Young Minds

A child’s journey towards knowledge, safety, and informed choices For many children, a simple conversation can open the door to greater understanding, confidence, and empowerment. At Thomas Ntshavheni Primary School, learners are discovering that knowledge is a powerful tool — one that helps them understand their health, make safer choices, and support one another

Soul City Institute and Safe-Hub: Creating Safe Spaces Where Young People Can Thrive

Young people need more than programmes designed for them they need safe, inclusive spaces where they can be heard, supported, empowered and given opportunities to shape their own futures.

Putting Young People at the Centre of Care

If we truly want to understand what young people need, we must place them at the centre of the conversation. Youth cannot simply be recipients of healthcare services—they must be active participants in shaping them.

Youth Month Commemoration Inspires Young People to Lead with Purpose in Sundumbili

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.

Youth-Led Action Against Bullying in Hillbrow Primary School in EC

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.

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

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.

Youth Month Build-Up Engagement in Limpopo: Empowering Young Voices in Mangulwani Village

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.

What Young People Need to Know About Lenacapavir (LEN)

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.