Lerato Mogoatlhe
About Lerato Mogoatlhe
Lerato is content writer & editor at Global Citizen South Africa. She is passionate about Africa and the continent as a home she is fiercely proud of.
Stories
#SandtonShutdown: Hundreds of Protesters March in Johannesburg to End Gender-Based Violence
Global Citizen joined the march, which shut down Johannesburg's Stock Exchange. Read more
Nigeria Will Help Repatriate 600 Citizens as Xenophobic Violence Continues in South Africa
It’ll support those left in distress by violence aimed at African immigrants in South Africa. Read more
PartnerFood & Hunger2.5 Million Children in South Africa Go Hungry Every Year
This decreases their chances of ever breaking the cycle of poverty. Read more
Oprah Winfrey Is Looking for African Women Who Are Passionate About Public Service
The Oprah Winfrey Foundation is offering fully funded scholarships to study at New York University Read more
South Africa’s President Makes 7 Pledges to Fight Gender Violence and Xenophobia
The nation has been gripped by violence against women and girls, and African immigrants. Read more
South African Singer Sho Madjozi Speaks Out as Xenophobic Attacks Spark Riots
Celebrities, politicians, and activists are condemning the attacks sweeping the country. Read more
Climate Crisis Leaves More Than 2 Million People in Somalia Facing Severe Hunger
And 3 million more people aren’t guaranteed at least one meal daily. Read more
#AmINext: South African Women Are Sharing Really Heartbreaking Personal Stories of Gender Violence
South Africa is said to be one of the most violent places in the world for women and girls. Read more
The Shocking Case of Uyinene Mrwetyana Highlights South Africa's Gender-Based Violence
The 19-year-old's disappearance last week has prompted outrage in South Africa. Read more
This South African Taxi Driver Hands Out Sanitary Pads to His Passengers
An estimated 3.7 million girls and young women in South Africa can’t afford sanitary products. Read more