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
Finance & InnovationTwo South African Teens Create Groundbreaking Schoolbag That's Also a Light Source
South Africa is plagued by power failures, so this bag could bring light for many. Read more
AdvocacyCitizenshipGlobal Citizen Ambassador Penny Lebyane Talks Human Rights and Star Power as Advocacy
“Popular culture has a vital role to play in influencing and advancing policy.” Read more
EducationMeet the Woman Changing the Lives of South Africa's Township Children Through Coding
"With a lot of hard work and maybe a few years, they too could be the next Mark Zuckerberg." Read more
CitizenshipSouth African Judge Rules Same-Sex Discrimination in the Church Is Unlawful
“It’s a historic day for us.” Read more
Girls & WomenThe 7-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Who Wants to Be Like Muhammad Ali
Sekinat Quadri started boxing when she was just 5 years old. Read more
HealthMeet the Woman Changing West and Central Africa, One Child's Smile at a Time
Nkeiruka Obi left her high-powered job as a banker to become a children’s rights ambassador. Read more
CitizenshipAfrican Union Pledges to Silence Guns In Africa By 2020
Wars and conflict have displaced more than 9 million people across the continent. Read more
EducationSouth African Schools Are a ‘Death Trap’ — so the Government’s Vowed to Take Action
Bullying, robberies, and sexual violence are common in South African schools. Read more
CitizenshipWhat You Need to Know About the Global Citizen Fellowship Program in South Africa
Becoming a fellow could change your life with skills that’ll set you up for a successful future. Read more
PartnerCitizenshipHow This South African Company Is Using Ubuntu to End Extreme Poverty
Poverty is man-made, which means that together we can also end it. Read more