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Freedom Day Statement
Amogelang Tabane
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23 Apr, 2026

On 27 April 1994, South Africa made history. It was the day millions of people ordinary men and women, young and old stood in long, patient queues under the sun, waiting for a moment that had been denied to them for generations.

My Journey with Soul City and the FLAC Programme
Nolwazi Ziqubu
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23 Apr, 2026

My journey with Soul City began when I joined the organisation as a Human Resources intern. At the time, I did not fully understand the depth and impact of the work that Soul City does.

Freedom Day Speech
Nobuhle Sithole
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23 Apr, 2026

Let’s be honest for a second freedom looks great on paper, it sounds beautiful in speeches, and we celebrate it every year with pride… but the lived experience of freedom? That’s where things start to get a little more complicated.

Building Critical Eyes Online: A Reflection on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Training
Manana Malete and Nosipho Motingwe
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17 Apr, 2026

In a world where information travels faster than ever before, the ability to pause, question, and verify what we see online has become a necessary survival skill. For organisations and individuals working closely with information, media, and community engagement, Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is no longer a “nice to have” it is essential.

From Chiwariro Village to a FLAC Fellowship: My Journey
Nyasha Tarisayi
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07 Apr, 2026

My name is Nyasha Tarisayi. I am 24 years old, from the Chief Murinye area of Masvingo, Zimbabwe, but I grew up in Chiwariro village. I spent most of my childhood with my grandmother and grandfather from grade 0 up to Form 4 (Grade 10).

What I’ve Learned This Year as a FLAC Fellow
Nobuhle Sithole
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07 Apr, 2026

This year as a FLAC Fellow has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, and self-discovery. I have been gaining insights into leadership, activism, and how to create meaningful change in my community.

What I Didn’t Know Before Becoming a FLAC Fellow
Asemahle Sigwinta
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07 Apr, 2026

When I joined the FLAC Fellowship, I thought I had a pretty clear idea of what activism and feminism were. I thought I knew what it meant to speak up, to lead, and to create change.

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