Using digital media tools, film, and social media platforms, the youth (mostly generation Z) are reshaping identity expression, driving social change, and engaging in new forms of storytelling. Social media platforms have granted the globe access to creating content that is authentic, unique, and which […]
For those of us who have had the opportunity to either qualify for or complete tertiary education, the common mistake is to think that your career only begins once you receive your certificate at graduation. Your career actually begins just after you have finished high […]
With over 45% of South African youth unemployed, we cannot only consider the contributing factors with a one-dimensional approach, and we most certainly cannot outline the factors without making suggestions to combat the disparities between training and employment. Approximately 25% of youth that hold tertiary […]
In the early days of South Africa’s democracy, Nelson Mandela understood that lasting political change required more than a transfer of power—it demanded a fundamental transformation of the nation’s information systems. Apartheid-era media served as a tool for state propaganda, silencing dissent, shaping public narratives, […]
At iKasi Creative we pride ourselves in South African centering youth creative industries of film and media. For our NGO Youth Month is of immense importance in that our purpose is to celebrate youth. This month we commemorate the youth that were killed at the […]
May is the month of mental health awareness. Although May is coming to a close, mental health issues do not pause when the social media awareness does. It is important to take care of your mental health as winter approaches. By this time of the […]
Since the first democratic elections in 1994, South Africa has been building itself as a new, equal and united country. Following the end of Apartheid, many successes were achieved, including racial integration and cohesion, the implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), and the Truth […]
For too long, we have been equating value to worthiness, and it is putting women in danger. As told to us, a woman’s first love is often their first pair of plastic kitten heels or the smile on their mother’s face. When we grow up, […]
Although it feels lonely and daunting, unemployment is not the end of your story. As one door closes, another one opens. For unemployed youth, it can feel jarring and overwhelming applying to jobs. Whether it’s not having enough experience or having the wrong qualifications, it […]
Soft skills are social abilities and personal attributes that contribute towards a productive and positive work environment. Socialising is a huge part of working at any company that requires teamwork. Soft skills such as conflict management are important for people in the corporate space to […]