Despite the government’s quest to have equal and better education for all, studies show that, there is still a long way to go in the rural areas when it comes to the integration of ICT in Math and Science. With South Africa moving towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it is important for ICT to be integrated into the education system for all. The Hanley Foundation is passionate about the integration of ICT in the South African education system and they go the extra mile of ensuring that every child stands in an equal chance.

Empowaworx is an organisation empowering entrepreneurs, youth, women and men to strive for more in their personal lives, businesses and work environments.

Sharlene's heart for people in Eldorado Park is making a huge impact by feeding people in need

As higher learning institutions gear up for the new academic year, NGOs and Parents are calling for an immediate address of challenges faced by first-year students. This is because of mental health/financial aid challenges which sometimes lead to suicide and depression which impacts students in the post-school education system.

Coach Thomas Khumalo and Lerato Qambi teamed up to start the Thokoza Aquatic Club. They wanted to use swimming to expose the children in the township to opportunities that come with water sports.

We followed the journey of Mlungisi Mathebe, a former ex-offender that has turned over a new leaf. Mathebe is passionate about uplifting his community. During his stay in prison, he acquired a qualification in horticulture, and he now lectures on horticulture through his NPO, Zitshalele Outreach Programme. He also empowers young men in his community by mentoring them and encouraging them to not go down the same path he went through.

From providing job opportunities to sponsoring young athletes, Mlindelwa Tyekana, also known as ManB; is a selfless individual who is dedicated to uplifting his community. He's also a crusader against crime and a generous giver to those in need.

Jessica Tamara and Romo, are both young and emerging creative artists in South Africa.  They share their journey in the music industry and the approach to balancing the creative pursuits with a corporate career. 

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.