I hope to invest in myself

On 28 and 29 March 2025, youth leaders from across Durban gathered at the Vuleka Centre in Outer West Durban for a Heartlines Bridge event to help them have courageous conversations about what they can do to strengthen their communities. 

At the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa’s Forum empowerment breakaway regional leaders had the chance to learn how they can create safe spaces for young people in their churches. 

Mzamo, Lebogang and Neliswa discuss their experiences of race, racism and micro-aggressions in democratic South Africa.

As a young boy growing up in Heideveld on the Cape Flats, Preston Jongbloed dreamed about becoming a professional football player and flying on a plane.

Olefile Masangane has achieved what he thought would be impossible.

She has no regrets about her past despite a childhood filled with abuse and trauma.