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Activate! Change Drivers Podcast

Each episode features interviews with change makers, experts, and community leaders who share their insights on various topics ranging from youth leadership and social innovation to civic education and community upliftment. Listen to inspiring stories, gain fresh perspectives, and learn how young leaders are making a real difference in their communities. Tune in for inspiration and motivation, wherever you are.

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Activate! Change Drivers Podcast

S03 E05 - Action SA | Local Government | Politics to Youth | Civic Education | South African Democracy

November 13, 2025 • Zamayirha • Season 3 • Episode 5

Welcome to A! Heartbeat Podcast. In this episode, host Jennifer Mdluli and co-host Lebohang Zimba unpack whether South Africa’s 2024 elections and the Government of National Unity have truly changed the game for young people. Joined by Gugulethu Mkandla(Engage SA), Khanyisile Ngqalela (Research Institute), and Steven Nkonyeni (Action SA), the discussion dives into youth disillusionment, economic exclusion, and the meaning of democracy when the majority feels unheard. The episode challenges surface-level participation and reimagines what real civic engagement could look like for South Africa’s youth.

Host: Jennifer Mdluli
Co-host: Lebohang Zimba
Guests: Gugulethu Mkandla (National Project Coordinator - Engage SA), Khanyisile Ngqalela (Public Affairs - Research Institute), Steven Nkonyane (Activator & PR Councilor - Action SA)
Director: Mpho (MrSir) Matlhabegoane
Technical Support: Lonwabo Kente