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Vhahangwele Tsotetsi

Sparking political interest in youth

Vhahangwele Tsotetsi in the constitutional court of South Africa © Thom Pierce 2023

In 2029 Vhahangwele is going to run for president of South Africa. In the meantime, he wants to get the youth engaged in politics and turning up at the polling booths. With a degree in political sciences from the University of Johannesburg, he is in an excellent position to do so. 


His passion for uplifting young people comes through in every word he says and through his NGO, Project Youth South Africa, he is making it a reality. 


“As a young man, I grew up in a township called Orange Farm. I realised that there wasn’t anything for the youth there, even sports were diminishing. Now there are no facilities, there is nothing for young people to lean on. Instead, they are leaning on drugs, alcohol and gangsterism.”

— Vhahangwele Tsotetsi

It’s not just about getting the youth of South Africa to walk in and vote, it’s about getting them motivated and engaged enough to care about politics. Vhahangwele believes that this means dealing with all aspects of their lives that are stopping them from being politically engaged both now and in the future. 


This includes but is not limited to, issues to do with climate change, poverty and health. He is very aware that young people will distance themselves from the democratic process because they are just trying to survive in a world in which they don’t have the tools to navigate and thrive in. 


“I love this country. It has a lot of potential. I cannot allow it to be destroyed. Young people are the agents of change. I wake up every day and try to think of one big idea that will uplift young people and put them at the forefront of society”

— Vhahangwele Tsotetsi

Through events, community engagements and partnerships with the Youth Business Expo and Youth Coalition; Project Youth South Africa is on a mission. 

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