Tasleem Sayed
Tasleem Sayed is a dynamic academic, researcher, and community leader based at North-West University, where she lectures in Social Work and champions educational transformation. With an impressive academic journey that includes five degrees—culminating in a PhD in Social Work—Tasleem embodies the principles of lifelong learning, resilience, and social impact. Her work bridges the realms of […]
Dr. Oarabile Mochwanaesi
Dr. Oarabile Mochwanaesi is a dentist, youth leader, and the visionary founder of the Mochwanaesi Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and empowering academically talented yet disadvantaged students across South Africa. Born and raised in Mahikeng, Dr. Mochwanaesi’s commitment to service began while he was still a dental student, and his work has since transformed […]
Bokang Rapatsa
Bokang Rapatsa is a dedicated education activist and founder of the Bokang Academy of Excellence, a grassroots literacy and development centre transforming the lives of young people in Limpopo. Her academy provides safe, structured spaces for learners who struggle with reading and writing—empowering them to gain foundational literacy skills and stay off the streets. Bokang’s […]
Babi Makhetha
Babi Makhetha is a driven community activist and education equity champion based in Sasolburg, Free State. With a background in IT engineering, banking, and management, Babi left a promising corporate career to dedicate herself full-time to grassroots development and public service. In 2023, she launched 3TWENTY7, an initiative focused on restoring dignity and school readiness […]
Ayanda Muziwandile Kubheka
Ayanda Muziwandile Kubheka is a visionary educator, community leader, and founder of the Amasobode Foundation—a nonprofit career development and educational support organization serving rural and township youth in KwaZulu-Natal. Born in Nongoma and based in Vryheid, Ayanda has dedicated his life to reshaping the future of underprivileged learners by providing access to academic support, mentorship, […]
Agisanang Scuff
Community Media Advocate | Investigative Journalist | Public Health Storyteller Agisanang Scuff is a highly respected journalist and community development advocate from Taung, North West. With over eight years of experience in the media industry, he has used radio journalism as a transformative tool to educate, empower, and inspire his community—especially in underserved rural areas. […]
Stamped out: the case for letting go of the SAPO
By Reuben Coetzer, Free SA spokesperson In South Africa, policy reform often arrives like a postmarked letter from the past—late, smudged, and slightly irrelevant by the time it reaches its destination. So it is with the recent call by the DA GNU Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies for public comment on the South African […]