S03 E01 - CEO of ACTIVATE! Siphelele Chirwa on R370 grant, youth unemployment in South Africa

In this episode, MrSir Mpho (Host) and Neo lyana Masilela (Co-host) unpack the role of South Africa’s R370 unemployment support grant in the lives of young people. Through expert insights from Siphelele Chirwa (CEO of ACTIVATE! Change Drivers), lived experiences from youth voices within the Activate network (Activators such as Wanda Pato), and a breakdown of the policy, the discussion interrogates whether the grant is a lifeline or a Band-Aid. The episode challenges listeners to reflect, mobilize, and demand sustainable solutions for youth economic justice.

Production details

Host: MrSir Mpho
Co-Host: Neo lyana Masilela
Guests: Siphelele Chirwa, and Wanda Pato (2020 Activator)
Directors: Mpho (MrSir) Matlhabegoane & Nontsikelelo Khunju
Technical Support: Kamohelo Moloi & Lonwabo Kente