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Dr Vuyo Mahlati is a champion in the fight against poverty

African Renaissance woman

Winner: Drivers of Change Individual Award Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati

Manuel de Araújo: Making government work with and for the people

Mayor of the moment

Winner: Drivers of Change Government Award The City of Quelimane, under the leadership of Mayor Manuel de Araújo

Moderated by SAfm presenter Rowena Baird

Taking care of society’s smallest members

There are an estimated 3.7-million orphans in South Africa.

The trust recognises that communities need more educational resources. (supplied)

Education is the foundation of the future

Finalist: Investing in the Future Education Award — VW Community Trust

Christine Asiko, chief executive of non-profit Strive International that seeks to improve the educational experience of learners with dyslexia in Africa

Addressing the challenges of dyslexia

The Mail & Guardian in association with Strive International, The Teacher and Shanduka host the Dyslexia Awareness conference

Panelists at the M&G Critical Thinking Forum included Plaxcedes Mapako, Pretty Yende, Nomxolisi Malope, Dr Jonathan Ndzi and Tendayi-Rita Muteerwara. (Lwazi Hlope)

Examining the concerns of youth migration

Young people need access to services, irrespective of where they are from, forum hears.

The Kachere programme aims to empower women so that they do not rely on donations to feed their families.

From hand-outs to sustainability

The Kachere Development Programme is the social development arm of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia founded by the Reverend Dennis Milanzi.

The field bands are aimed at the most disadvantaged children and allow a large number to participate

The healing power of music

The Field Band Foundation started in 1997 as a youth skills development programme in rural and urban areas.

Empowering: Enke’s 2012 forum. The forums bring young people from all walks of life together for leadership and practical skills training

Top marks for the youth

Enke: Make Your Mark is a youth entrepreneurship organisation creating a network of young South Africans to take action on urgent social issues.

Sonke’s One Man Can campaign mobilizes men to prevent gender-based violence

‘Act like a man’ takes on new meaning

One Man Can is a powerful campaign that works across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity.

Panelists on the Mail & Guardian Critical Thinking Forum on education at the SABC.

Where is education in South Africa headed?

Many consider education in South Africa to be in a state of emergency.

Gauteng transport: the road ahead

Gauteng MEC for transport Ismail Vadi indicates that road maintenance is a top priority in this financial year for the department of transport.

Brands: Africa versus the World

Brand Africa 100 is the first survey across the continent to explore the pan African brands.