Shaping young leaders. Strengthening South Africa’s democracy. Equipping youth with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead and make a difference.
17/05/2026
Congratulations to the following delegates who were selected for the 2026 cohort of the Mzanzi Young Leaders Civics Academy! 🇿🇦✨
Your passion for leadership, active citizenship, and shaping a better South Africa were visible throughout your applications. We look forward to developing and empowering a next generation of young leaders alongside you.
01/05/2026
Last call!
MYLCA applications close tonight ⏱️
📌 Apply via the link in our bio.
29/04/2026
Final countdown! ⏰
MYLCA applications close 01 May.
📌 Apply today via the link in our bio.
🇿🇦 In the wake of the 32nd annual celebration of Freedom Day in democratic South Africa, we gathered inputs from young South Africans about what the day means to them.
📌 Apply before 01 May to the MYLCA programme to expand your knowledge of SA’s civic and democratic system.
26/04/2026
📢 Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Former US President George W. Bush emphasises an inherent cornerstone of any democratic system, as is the system of governance followed in South Africa:
"The beauty about democracy is that it's self-correcting, and one of the key things I'm going to try and do during the 250 [anniversary celebration] is encourage citizens to participate in the process. And if you don't like what's going on, vote. And that's how America heals itself."
📌 Apply before 01 May to secure your seat in the Academy that explores the finest details of our democracy.
TODAY 26K likes, 3.5K comments. "EXCLUSIVE: Clinton, Bush, Obama and Biden Share Message for America250"
25/04/2026
Clock’s ticking ⏳ MYLCA applications close 01 May.
📌Apply now via the link in our bio
23/04/2026
"In an electoral democracy citizens have political freedom and are encouraged, in Chaleff’s words, to assume responsibility, serve, challenge, participate in transformation, take moral action and speak to the hierarchy, by casting a vote for their preferred political leadership." - Craig Bailie (Daily Maverick)
Ready to act on that freedom?
Apply to MYLCA via the link on our home page.
📌 Applications close 1 May
21/04/2026
When fewer people feel their participation in democracy matters, understanding how it works becomes even more important. MYLCA gives you the tools to engage with confidence and find your place in it.
📌 Applications close 1 May
💬 Democracy needs active citizens - not spectators.
🎥 In this video, our Founder and Director unpack how the MYLCA is equipping young South Africans to take responsibility, engage meaningfully, and play their part in shaping our country.
Apply now via the link on our home page!