What role can high school students play in the climate movement and how do we make this space more accessible? It’s a tough question but in this episode, Otsile Nkadimeng from Johannesburg shares an inspiring story about starting the Sundial Movement, and how he’s working to get more high school students involved in climate action. Hosted by Bonolo Moikanyane and Zaheer Sooliman. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desirée Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcast Studios. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

We’re all going through some kind of transition in life, whether it’s changing schools, finding our first job, or trying to figure out what to do with our life. In this episode, Nthabiseng Mabetlela from Johannesburg shares the story of her transition, of how she had a vision of herself on one path as a computer science student and how she is expanding that vision to include environmental activism, using technology to tackle some of society’s pressing issues. Learn more about Nthabiseng: IG: nthabiseng.mabetlela; Twitter: nthabimabetlela Hosted by Bonolo Moikanyane and Zaheer Sooliman. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desirée Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcast Studios. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

There’s power in a name and some people believe that your name sets the tone for what you will do in life. In this episode, Celiwe Shivambu from Soweto shares a personal story about how her name drove her and helped her to find where she belongs in the activism space. Hosted by Bonolo Moikanyane and Zaheer Sooliman. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desirée Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcast Studios. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

In this episode, Arvash Sewpaul from Johannesburg shares a sensitive story about gender, religion and how to dance freely in your own skin, and how this led them to be an activist for gender rights. Learn more about Arvash: FB: Arvash Sewpaul; IG: _arvash_ Hosted by Bonolo Moikanyane and Zaheer Sooliman. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desirée Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcast Studios. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

Do you think that being famous is the only way to effect real change? In this episode, Kopano Moraka from Pretoria shares how she goes from wearing a glitzy dress under the limelight to working behind the scenes to advocate for climate and environmental action. Learn more about Kopano’s work: IG: @kopano_moraka or Twitter: @kopano_moraka Hosted by Bonolo Moikanyane and Zaheer Sooliman. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desirée Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcast Studios. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

Have you ever struggled to find your voice, unsure of what your place in society should be? La’eeqa Martin from Cape Town can relate and in this episode she shares a story about finding her voice and how this led her to become an advocate for sustainable development and social change. Learn more about La’eeqa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/la-eeqa-martin02 or through https://www.africamattersinitiative.com/ Hosted by Bonolo Moikanyane and Zaheer Sooliman. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desirée Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcast Studios. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

Did you know that South Africans generate roughly 122 million tons of waste per year? Waste management is a serious issue and in this episode, King Solomon Gamede from Mpumalanga gets his hands dirty and tells an incredible story of how he became an advocate for waste management and waste reclaimers rights. Learn more about King: Instagram - Kingsolomon_gamede or 'Emba Swop Shop' on all social media platforms. Hosted by Bonolo Moikanyane and Zaheer Sooliman. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desirée Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcast Studios. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

In this episode, 18-year-old Khahliso Myataza shares a deeply personal story about breaking down stereotypes in the activism space, and how this inspired her on a journey of intersectional activism focused on gender and climate change. Hosted by Thembi Mathebula Produced by Kiara Worth and Desiree Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcasts. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

In this episode, 18-year-old Hajar Ahjum-Mathee from Cape Town shares her story of how she became an intersectional feminist, and how this inspired her to become an activist for social change. Hosted by Rachael Guise-Brown Produced by Kiara Worth and Desiree Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcasts. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

In this episode, 18-year-old Thembi Mathebula from Alberton shares her story about how she discovered the power of writing and became a catalyst for change in her community, after being involved in the Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) initiative run by WESSA. Hosted by Khahliso Myataza Produced by Kiara Worth and Desiree Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcasts. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

In this episode, 18-year-old Rachael Guise-Brown from Johannesburg shares her experiences about working on the Youth Climate Action Plan (YCAP), and how she combines policy and implementation in her climate activism Hosted by Zaheer Sooliman Produced by Kiara Worth and Desiree Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcasts. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

In this episode, 20-year-old Sibusiso Mazomba from Johannesburg shares his story of being an official youth delegate for the COP26 climate negotiations in Glasgow, and the journey he went on to get there. Hosted by Almaaz Mudaly. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desiree Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcasts. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

In this episode, 15-year-old Almaaz Mudaly from Johannesburg shares her story of how using technology and innovation can help to tackle the climate crisis, and how this needs to be included in climate policy. Hosted by Sibusiso Mazomba. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desiree Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcasts. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

In this episode, 19-year-old Zaheer Sooliman from Johannesburg shares his story of how he combines art and activism to inspire change, bridging the gap between creativity and policy for climate action. Hosted by Hajar Ahjum-Mathee. Produced by Kiara Worth and Desiree Kosciulek from Youth@SAIIA, in collaboration with Solid Gold Podcasts. Original music by Clinton Rautenbach.

Welcome to Youth TELL All A homegrown South African podcast sharing stories of young people taking action to create a more sustainable, inclusive and equitable future for all.