The Power of Youth: Why Participating in Elections Matters
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Every June, South Africans look back on the bravery of the young people who took to the streets in 1976 to demand a better future. Their courage helped shape the democratic South Africa we know today. Yet, fifty years later, a question remains: are today’s young people making full use of the freedoms that were…

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Nande Mkiva
Nande Mkiva is a community journalist, Operations Manager, and Public Relations Specialist at Pondoland Times based in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. He reports on breaking news, community issues, crime, service delivery, and sports across the Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo districts. He holds a Diploma in Public Relations and a Certificate in Journalism and Print Media. Nande is also a beneficiary of the Thomson Reuters Foundation and holds a certificate in the Newsroom AI Adoption Mentoring Programme, reflecting his passion for innovation and digital journalism. Driven by a passion for truth, accountability, and community empowerment, Nande Mkiva remains committed to informing, educating, and inspiring audiences through impactful storytelling.