Youth Are the Now: Soul City Steps into June with Power and Purpose

Youth Are the Now: Soul City Steps into June with Power and Purpose

We have stepped into Youth Month, and we’re excited to share the powerful work unfolding across our platforms and communities.

This June, we launched our SIOC-funded radio shows in Thabazimbi and Kuruman, spotlighting key monthly themes including Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). These shows are designed to raise awareness, spark real dialogue, and encourage community-led solutions.

Mid-month, we will begin airing new radio sessions aligned with National Department of Health (NDoH) themes: “Close the Gap” and B-Wise. These sessions will focus on access to healthcare, youth well-being, and reducing inequality in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). To celebrate Youth Month, we’ve launched a powerful video series featuring our FLAC Fellows & Alumni.

These short clips highlight how the Feminist Leadership and Activism Centre (FLAC) shaped their leadership journeys, activism, and feminist values. Follow our platforms to watch and share these inspiring stories.

Across the country, our Programme Officers are leading vibrant, community-based activities that centre youth voices and action.

And this year is extra special Soul City Institute turns 30 in October. As we count down to our milestone birthday, we invite you our friends, supporters, and partners to celebrate with us. Share our content, amplify our work, and tell us: “How has Soul City impacted your life” Tag us or send us your messages and be on the lookout for exciting 30th birthday content rolling out throughout the year. This August, we’re thrilled to announce the return of Soul City shows airing on the SABC+ App. Next month, we’re also launching our brand-new podcast stay tuned.

On Youth Day (16 June), we remind the country that youth are not just the future we are the present. Our leadership, activism, and lived experiences must be central to decision-making and systems change. Later this month, we’ll also mark:

  • SANCA Drug Awareness Week (22–27 June)
  • International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26 June)

These moments are important opportunities to talk about how substance use is deeply connected to trauma, inequality, and mental health. We reject stigma and call for care- based, feminist approaches to healing and harm reduction.