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My Story: Lerato

A personal story...Lerato Walaza, who played 'Zamo' in MTV Shuga: Down South, shared a personal account of her experiences with g...


#16DaysOfActivism:16 Things You Need to Know

When it comes to November, there’s a whole bunch of important dates that come to mind... Thanksgiving Day probably tops the list, but there’...


Uncovered: The Truth Behind the Myths

There are so many common misconceptions out there when it comes to sex... Most of us, at one point or another, have heard some information a...


We Need To Talk: Parents

What is it about speaking to our parents that is so difficult? Why do we find it easy to talk about some things with them, but unbearably ha...


Dear 15 Year Old Me…

What would advice would I give myself if I could step back in time... This year, I celebrated my 20(something) birthday. As a young adult an...


MTV Shuga Down South Comic: Reggie's Story “Free Falling”

Living your truth will set you free... On the surface, life is pretty good f...


Born Equal: When Did That Change?

Think back a couple of years. More. A little more... Take it back to a time when you were just a kid. Can you remember the first time you we...


MTV Shuga Down South Comic: Khensani's Story "Reckoning"

This is a book every young girl should read... 15 year old Khensani prefers life’s simple pleasures: getting on with school, kicking it back...


Getting Down: How Far Would You Go?

“Imma write for that D, put in words for that D, cause all I do is for that D.” That is my submission #ForTheDChallenge. In case you don’...


#RealTalk: Silence is not the solution

We recently attended an event in Johannesburg to listen to a group of young people speak out against Gender Based Violence. The event w...