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
Over 4,500 Women Reported Missing in South Africa Between 2016 and 2019: Police Minister
Gender-based violence is a profound problem in the country. Read more
Officials in Ivory Coast Just Rescued 137 Children from Trafficking
They would have been destined to become child labourers and prostitutes. Read more
A South African Maths and Science Teacher Was Just Named Teacher of the Year
Khangelani Sibiya’s classes are a song and dance. Read more
PartnerEnvironmentSouth Africa Needs to Turn Waste Into Worth to Beat Plastic Pollution
The Minister of Environmental Affairs hosted a Plastics Colloquium with stakeholders. Read more
Environmentalist Hope Mwanake Wants to Get Rid of Plastic and Glass Waste in Kenya
The activist founded a company that turns waste into tiles for building homes. Read more
FeatureCitizenshipGlobal Citizen's Action Taker of the Week: Palesa Mokoenanyane from Johannesburg
"If each one of us makes even one small contribution, we really can make a huge impact." Read more
African Civil Society Organisations Warn Leaders to Act Now at Major Climate Conference
Africa is responsible for less than 4% of emissions, yet it’s the most vulnerable to climate change. Read more
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi Is Now Miss Universe. Her Speech Has a Powerful Message for Every Girl.
Tunzi said she wants girls to see themselves reflected in her. Read more
This Ugandan Filmmaker is Using Art to Inspire Real Life Action Against Gender-Based Violence
Her work tackles everything from HIV stigma, to breaking the silence around sexual violence. Read more
ImpactCitizenshipA Year on From Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, How Your Actions Are Already Changing Lives
Over $7 billion in commitments are set to impact 121 million lives — and it’s already happening. Read more