This episode looks at the grim reality of drug and alcohol abuse that is right in the homes of many in the world. We follow the following organisations Sukuma Lucha, toughest young minds, Lesedi la batja and Indibano who have taken it upon themselves to fight against the substance abuse which has destroyed many communities.

Tears Foundation was founded by Mara Glennie in 2012. TEARS is a women-led, Non-Profit Organization that provides access to crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by rape, domestic violence, and child sexual abuse, through the various TEARS tech portals. Mara Glennie survived a life-threatening event involving grievous bodily harm. She aims to enable victims of rape and sexual abuse to find the assistance, comfort and compassion they need when faced with a similar situation.

In this particular episode of Stories Untold, we focus on local public transportation. In 2013, South Africa introduced to its first e-hailing service, which seemed like the crack of dawn for many pedestrians in the country. Despite the convenience that comes with the e-hailing industry, e-hailing drivers find themselves in compromised positions in terms of their safety and profits. Before the introduction of e-hailing services in South Africa, metered taxis were the sole providers of on-demand transport services to the general public. The introduction of e-hailing in South Africa caused a lot of friction between e-hailing drivers and metered taxi drivers. E-Hailing Partners Council (EPCO) is an organisation that was formed in 2022 to empower drivers in the e-hailing industry.

We take a look at different individuals and organisation brining meaningful change in the community, we firstly explore with a famer Lefuno Mamathuntsha who specialises in fish farming from the comfort of his home in Soweto. We further explore the Ruya Foundation which is helping children in underprivileged communities with its vision Lastly, Ntate Molifi from Soweto has a passion for agriculture, what started as a garden school project ended up as a great opportunity for him to start a business and grow crops to feed his community

The episode focuses on an aftercare school Centre called Lalela in Johannesburg. Lalela provides educational arts to children in grades 1 through 12 and offers a safe space during vulnerable after-school hours and holiday periods.

Bonamelo Moloi is an enthusiastic young man who is very zealous about his community and fostering meaningful change to improve the wellbeing of his communities in Dayveton. He was recently recognized and awarded for his contribution to activism and civil society, at the inaugural Youth Legacy Excellence Awards. They have successfully impacted over 1000.0 beneficiaries, including children, youth, and the broader community. This is despite working with limited resources. Moloi’s Foundation is committed to uplifting communities through youth development and poverty intervention initiatives. Through his NPO, he continues to lead various community development initiatives, earning the trust of residents and positively influencing their lives. One notable program is the Kasi Coders Ekurhuleni, which provides essential coding and website development skills to 18 top-performing learners from four high schools in Daveyton

The episode focuses on a child protection organisation called RATA social services. The foundation has dedicated themselves to enhancing the quality of life of all people through the protection of children against all forms of abuse. It was first started in 1948 and has grown throughout the years to enrich people’s lives. The foundations social workers use outreach programs to give children skills to protect themselves.

International award-winning Speaker with over 15 years of experience working with corporations, youth and Government across SA. Fred is one of the authorities on leadership & team development in SA. In efforts to combat poverty, crime prevention and address the issues of fatherlessness, he annually runs an Impact Boys Mentorship camp in SA where he and his team empower 100s of teenage boys & young men to become better men & leaders.

Lesedi la Dichaba is a non-profit in Snakepark that is helping the old and young to survive in tough times.

This episode focuses on four young people who did not take the traditional education route to realize their career aspirations. Joseph Khoza, Kgomotso Dibakwane, Motswedi Modiba and Zukanye Dangazele.

Vaal Inter Football Club is a non-profit initiative created for the youth in the Vaal to keep them off the streets and falling into things like drug and alcohol abuse. They have several soccer divisions from under 11 to under 17 for boys. The club was founded by coach Jeremiah “Naizer” Dladla and he collaborated with 29-year-old coach Boitumelo “Stuks” Marakalala to train and mentor the boys. The soccer club also works with local government and other initiatives for health talks, mental health education and counselling.

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.