In 1974, former South African Minister of Bantu Administration and Development MC Botha, decreed that the use of Afrikaans be made a medium of instruction in Black schools. The youth of 1976 did not take this lying down. An estimated 20,000 learners took it upon themselves to fight for what they believed was right. (Accompanied by footage from archives) Stories Untold team took a trip across Johannesburg, searching for high schools in townships to check the progress the youth of 1976 had achieved. We went to Tembisa Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation, previously known as Tembisa High School; Katlehong Engineering School of Specialisation, previously known as Katlehong Technical High School; and Vine Christian School, a private school in Krugersdorp. We conversed with some of their staff members.

Struggle Veterans recalls the past and reflect 30 years of Democracy. Calls for forgotten veterans to be recognized for their role in the liberation struggle continue to be a controversial issue within the political landscape. Lele Abrahms, Mmgauta Molefe and Dan Habedi are a few veterans who feel let down by the current democracy.

This episode focused on the readiness of people with disabilities when it comes to taking to the polls on 29 May for the general election in South Africa.

After losing her 11-month-old son, Khumo almost lost her career in grief. In that healing process, she decided to open the first female-owned laboratory in Klerksdorp. Through her business, she is allowing young chemistry and biotech graduates to penetrate the laboratory industry.

On this episode of Stories Untold, we focus on six different millennials and they take us through their journey of 30 Years of Democracy. They walk us through their challenges, advantages and disadvantages.

As a response to the increasing numbers of children on the streets of Benoni and the violent deaths of two street children, Moira Simpson started a Centre called kid’s haven. Years later the Centre has evolved and reaches many people in and around the East Rand with their three Pillar structure called Pre-care, in-care, and after-care.

In the heart of Voslroous a beacon of community, spirit shines brightly through the efforts of the 29-year-old Dj Khaya Ntabeni His brainchild the Dj Strauss Foundation stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication to uplifting his community, particularly focusing on supporting disadvantaged schools, crèches & old age homes. Motivated by a profound desire to make a difference & to aid women & children who are in need, Khaya utilizes his resources for the greater good to uplift his community

Ikemeleng Foundation is an NPO that was founded by Percy Malepe alongside his partner during peak of COVID in 2020. The NPO is in Extension 1 in Diepkloof and it feeds about 400 or more people per day through a soup kitchen. The soup kitchen is sustained by a food garden, they use some of the produce for the soup kitchen, and they sell the rest to buy food they cannot get from the garden. The foundation also goes as far as offering free after-school classes and sports activities for scholars. Community members volunteer their time to assist the scholars with their homework, and preparation for exams.