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I was the white young man at a Xhosa initiation school.
Brandon and Yanelisa are friends who come from very different backgrounds: one of them is a white, English young man; the other a black, Xhosa young man. Read more about I was the white young man at a Xhosa initiation school.
It all started when I was seven
Overcoming abuse is never an easy thing, especially if the abuse began in your childhood. Zandile, a brave young woman shares her story with us. Read more about It all started when I was seven
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
The daily reality of raising a child with Haemophilia
Nerissa, a mother of two, shares her story of what it's like to raise a child with Haemophilia and how she's raising awareness about the condition. Read more about The daily reality of raising a child with Haemophilia
The power of story at church – and beyond
The power of sharing stories, praying together and working together across denominations played a huge role in the peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy in our country. Today, the Church remains a crucial role-player in bringing a much-needed message of reconciliation in our nation. Read more about The power of story at church – and beyond
Power of story in school
Schools are a place where storytelling happens naturally: during break times, on the sports field, during class when the teacher’s back is turned ... Schools in South Africa are also a place where we hear the most precious stories of unlikely friendships forming – but also sometimes the most tragic stories of prejudice, bullying and racism. Read more about Power of story in school