Thato Mahlangu
About Thato Mahlangu
Thato Mahlangu is a Global Citizen contractor based in Johannesburg. He’s a journalism student from the Tshwane University of Technology. When he’s not writing, he spends his time listening to jazz, researching history and admiring great works of arts by local artists. Thato has volunteered at various schools, reading to children in IsiZulu and SeTswana.
Stories
EducationThis South African Organisation Is Taking Teaching to New and Greater Heights
It’s working to transform how teachers are trained. Read more
Food & HungerThis South African University Has a Food Bank So Students Can Concentrate on Their Studies
Students should only be worrying about assignments. Read more
Girls & WomenA New Book About Winnie Mandela Changes Perspectives of Her Controversial Legacy
“The public sphere isn’t safe for women — certainly not women like Winnie.” Read more
EducationA Fellowship Is Empowering Young People in Africa to Carry on Mandela’s Legacy
“You’re young, you’re talented, optimistic. You’re already showing you can make a difference.” Read more
HealthA Groundbreaking Health Discovery in Pretoria Could See More TB Patients Treated Effectively
"South Africa is ranked as one of the countries with the highest number of people infected with TB." Read more
EducationThis South African Organisation Empowers Young Leaders to Challenge Social Issues
Because young people are the key to driving change. Read more
CitizenshipA Huge Fire in Alexandra Has Sparked Outpourings of Support From South Africans
The fire destroyed hundreds of homes in one of South Africa's poorest townships. Read more
CitizenshipTens of Thousands of South Africans Join Together to Walk and Run in Remembrance of Nelson Mandela
The walk is one of the final events in the year that marks 100 years since Mandela’s birth. Read more
CitizenshipThese Amazing Activists Just Inspired the Crowd at Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
From gender equality to combating HIV/AIDS, these people are changing the world for the better. Read more
CitizenshipMandela's Descendants Just Called on South Africa to 'Make Noise to End Extreme Poverty'
"I want to hear you make noise for freedom, for love, and for justice." Read more