Publications

Sophumla Ntoyabo is a social innovator dedicated to addressing food security in Khayelitsha, Western Cape. His primary focus is implementing gardening initiatives in primary schools to cultivate awareness among students and inspire them to nurture their gardens at...

Hombakazi Nqandeka is an activist with a diverse background spanning agriculture, writing, entrepreneurship, and academia. Holding double master's degrees in Agriculture Climate Change Transitions from the University of Galway in Ireland and SupAgro in France,...

Shayni Geffen is an experienced mental health advocate, researcher, and practitioner with over five years of dedicated work supporting community-based organisations in underprivileged communities. Throughout her career, Shayni has held prominent leadership positions...

Michel’le Donnelly is a communications professional specialising in advocacy and social justice. As an advocate for menstrual health, mental health, and gender equality, Michel’le lives by sharing stories and firmly believes that creativity and storytelling have a key...

Bernadette Rossouw is an activist and land occupier based in Cape Town. She has consistently displayed resolute resistance against eviction attempts by both state and law enforcement authorities. Bernadette serves as a driving force behind an informal settlement that...

Pamela Mdlandla is an education activist hailing from the rural landscapes of Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape. Her community engagement primarily focuses on working with school children. In collaboration with her team, they diligently address any learning challenges...

Azola Mzekandaba is actively engaged in advocating for health equity in South Africa, demonstrating unwavering commitment to creating a more equitable society through a diverse range of experiences. He has successfully led programmes at the Aurum Innova of the Aurum...

Monalisa Nqisha is a human rights activist hailing from the Eastern Cape. With a lifelong dedication spanning decades, she has been addressing numerous critical issues, including HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence (GBV). Her activism boasts several notable...

Constance Nothando Mathe is the Coordinator of the Asijiki Coalition, a role to which she has dedicated over a decade to lobbying organisations, Members of Parliament, and individuals to safeguard, uphold, and advance the rights of sex workers while advocating for the...

Kenneth Matlawe is a prominent activist and leader based in Cape Town. For over a decade, he has devoted his life to tirelessly pursuing justice within the Housing Assembly movement. Within the movement, he has undertaken various roles, including serving as the...