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Building a better South Africa requires that we do it together.
In this six-part series brought to you by Anglo American, Nia Brown, host of Y breakfast show The Way Up, leads conversations with those doing their part to build the better South Africa that we all want.
They discuss how we can grow our country, despite its challenges, with a special emphasis on the critical role each of us can play in building a brighter future for our nation.
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Episode 6: Where can young people struggling with mental health find help?
In the sixth episode of our podcast series in partnership with Anglo American, Building a better South Africa, together, we turn the focus to mental illness and where young people can find help.
Joining Nia Brown in this episode is Rutendo Mahowa from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group. Mental illness and the stigma surrounding it is a critical issue in South Africa. The pressures felt by millions of young, unemployed South Africans has been linked to health complications, depression, suicide and substance abuse. Rutendo explains how we can better support the youth and educates us on the available platforms one can use to seek help.
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Episode 5: How young people can empower their peers
In the fifth episode of our podcast series in partnership with Anglo American, Building a better South Africa, together, we examine the idea of active citizenry and how to get your voice heard.
Sharon Rapetswa, CEO of the Triple Shine Foundation, explores how young people empower their peers while sparking innovative solutions. We discuss the struggles of tuning a social enterprise and how to make it sustainable, and also explore the circular economy and how it will impact the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Episode 4: How can young people become active citizens and get their voices heard?
In the fourth episode of our podcast series in partnership with Anglo American, Building a better South Africa, together, we examine the idea of active citizenry and how to get your voice heard.
Lindiwe Mazibuko, co-founder and CEO of Futurelect and Mbali Ntuli, founder and CEO of Ground Work Collective join Nia Brown to discuss active citizenry and ways in which we can encourage the youth to participate in the upcoming elections.
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Episode 3: How can young people protect themselves from cybercrime?
In the third episode of our podcast series in partnership with Anglo American, Building a better South Africa, together, we discuss the threats posed to young people by cybercrime.
Dr Daniel Ramotsoela from the University of Cape Town joins Nia Brown to discuss the different types of cybercrime, how young people can protect themselves and those they love. We dissect the risks involved with cyber-attacks and how this multi-device and digital-first generation can avoid them.
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Episode 2: What is being done to develop young entrepreneurs?
In the second episode of our podcast series in partnership with Anglo American, Building a better South Africa, together, we focus on what is being done to develop young entrepreneurs.
Zanelle Gallacher from incubator Black Umbrellas joins us to examine programmes that are empowering young people with opportunities and skills.
We discuss the challenges young entrepreneurs are facing, as well as the impact of Covid-19 and the tough economic climate.
We also ask whether the acceleration of digital development helped the youth to take that first step as entrepreneurs?
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Episode 1: What are young people doing to build a better South Africa
Y, in partnership with Anglo American, presents: Building a better South Africa, together. It’s a brand-new podcast series, delving deep into the issues that matter most to our country.
South Africa’s young people are known for their unwavering determination and resilience, as well as their ability to adapt to challenging circumstances.
Our youth have been a driving force for change throughout our history, and this is a role they will continue to play as we build a better South Africa.
In our first episode, we kick off with our conversation on whether there is still hope for young people in South Africa given the challenges the country is facing. Our guests are Mail & Guardian editor-in-chief Ron Derby, and entrepreneur Zimasa Vabazawho, who believe that there are lots of opportunities for the youth, however these can be accessed only if relevant and solid platforms are created.
The conversation also delved into how young people can use the influx of new information to make informed decision about their country, particularly by being active citizens and practice civic duties.
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