Akona Zibonti and Siyanda Magayana
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17 Oct, 2025
October is Mental Health Awareness and Pride Month a time to reflect on how we can collectively nurture mental wellbeing across all communities. In South Africa, queer mental health remains an urgent issue, deeply impacted by stigma, discrimination, and violence.
The Soul City Institute for Social Justice is thrilled to announce its return to television through its groundbreaking new programme, Shayi’ndlela (Turn the Tide), funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under the What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale (What Works II) Programme.
Today, as we commemorate Women’s Day, we honour the courage, resilience, and unwavering spirit of women across our nation.
Ntsako Mashaba
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17 Jul, 2025
My name is Ntsako Mashaba. I’m 24 years old, I use she/her pronouns, and I come from Mpumalanga.
At just 23 years old, Nyasha Tarisayi is already making her mark as a passionate advocate for gender equality and youth empowerment in Zimbabwe.
The Kwa-Thema Main Clinic launched its Adolescent Youth-Friendly Services (AYFS) with support from the Soul City Institute on July 4. This initiative provides accessible and supportive healthcare to young people, ensuring they receive the services in a safe and welcoming environment.
This month marks an exciting milestone at Soul City Institute for Social Justice: our second cohort of Feminist Leadership Activist Centre (FLAC) Fellows have officially begun their organisational in-service training.
We have stepped into Youth Month, and we’re excited to share the powerful work unfolding across our platforms and communities.
Queer Mental Health in South Africa: Breaking the Silence
