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6 Months200 available

Rising Leaders Fellowship

An intensive cohort programme pairing young leaders with senior public and private sector executives.

MentorshipExecutive AccessPaid Stipend

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3 Months80 available

Civic Innovation Lab

Co-design solutions to real South African challenges alongside government agencies and NGOs.

Problem-SolvingCollaborationImpact

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OngoingOpen Enrollment

National Oratory Challenge

Build public speaking and advocacy skills through regional and national competitions.

CommunicationAdvocacyPrizes

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Expert Network

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Thandi Mokoena

Civic Tech Leader

Digital SA Initiative

Entrepreneurship

Johan Pieterse

Youth Policy Advisor

Department of Youth Development

Policy & Governance

Naledi Dlamini

AgriTech Founder

Rural Growth Hub

Agriculture & Innovation

Dr. Sipho Khumalo

STEM Educator

National Science Foundation

STEM & Research

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