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Thabiso Sebata

'Not all is lost' – A day of rebuilding in Alex

[Stories of Hope] Thabiso was born and raised in Alexandra and is passionate about its people and communities. He shares his story and photos of being part of a clean-up initiative in the wake of the riots and looting.

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Fana Mahlangu

Making the most of his university degree

Growing up in Alex, Fana aspired for a better life and he has achieved it. Now, he works to inspire others to make good financial decisions rather than being influenced by what they see in the media.

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Jeff Cele

From hustling for every penny to sharing valuable money lessons

He was an impressionable young man and Jeff says his attitude towards money was shaped by the fact that he would follow a group of boys who worked for a well-known criminal.

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I have lived a life of pain

 South African actor Israel Sipho Matseke Zulu (Israel Makoe) opens up about his name, growing up in Alexandra township and how being incarcerated changed his life. Read more about I have lived a life of pain