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Silence Is Failing Autistic Children

Silence Is Failing Autistic Children

by Tekano Communications | Apr 14, 2026 | News & Activities

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1 in 100 children globally are on the autism spectrum. Studies have found that the prevalence ranges between 0.08% and 2% in South Africa, though experts believe the true number is likely higher due to...
Meet the Facilitator, Melissa Zisengwe

Meet the Facilitator, Melissa Zisengwe

by Tekano Communications | Mar 28, 2026 | News & Activities

Melissa (Mel) Zisengwe, Programme Manager, Cape Town, South Africa (via Zimbabwe). Melissa manages the development and implementation of People Powered’s capacity-building programs. Mel is responsible for planning, designing, and managing accelerator programmes’...
Meet the Facilitator, Michael Kwet

Meet the Facilitator, Michael Kwet

by Tekano Communications | Mar 28, 2026 | News & Activities

Michael Kwet is a Senior Researcher of the Centre for Social Change at the University of Johannesburg. A pioneering scholar at the forefront of digital colonialism, Michael is editor of The Cambridge Handbook of Race and Surveillance (2023), author of Digital...
Meet the Facilitator, Precious Lesupi

Meet the Facilitator, Precious Lesupi

by Tekano Communications | Mar 27, 2026 | News & Activities

Precious Mamotingoe Lesupi is a senior data security engineer and founder of Queers Code. Their passion lies heavily in building and advocating for inclusive and accessible technology for minority groups. They graduated with a BA Journalism and French degree from the...
Meet the Facilitator, Zukiswa Wanner

Meet the Facilitator, Zukiswa Wanner

by Tekano Communications | Mar 26, 2026 | News & Activities

Zukiswa Wanner is the author of five novels, which include the award-winning London Cape Town Joburg, which was adapted for stage and performed at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. In addition to novels, Ms. Wanner has authored four children’s books, a travel...
“Human Rights Day is both a time for reflection and a call to action for equality, justice, and human dignity for all.”

“Human Rights Day is both a time for reflection and a call to action for equality, justice, and human dignity for all.”

by Tekano Communications | Mar 21, 2026 | News & Activities

 The Life Esidimeni tragedy, described as one of the worst human rights violations in democratic South Africa, exposed a devastating failure to uphold these values. More than 140 people lost their lives as a result of negligence, poor governance, and systemic failure....
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