18 April 2026 6:37 pm
18 April 2026 6:37 pm
When something new is introduced into a school environment, it is natural for parents and School Governing Bodies to ask questions. Who is involved? What will learners be doing? Is it safe? These are responsible questions, and they deserve clear…
Our student journalists agree to the following and understand that: Safety Rules I agree that: Discipline I understand that: Data Protection I understand that my personal information will be used only for programme administrationand participation purposes in accordance with the…
Success rarely begins with perfection. It begins with a simple but powerful decision: to try your best.From there, something remarkable happens. When you commit to doing your best, you begin to sharpen the skills that truly matter — the ability…
In many parts of South Africa, access to the internet is not always easy. For some families, data is expensive. For others, connection can be slow or unreliable. This is a reality that affects how people learn, work, and stay…
Whenever young people are involved in something public, safety must come first. This has been a central part of the thinking behind the Independent Youth Press from the very beginning. The goal is to give learners a chance to learn…
How does IYP actually work? It is a fair question. When people hear that school learners are involved in reporting stories, they want to know what the process looks like and how everything is managed. There is a clear structure…
For many young people, finishing school is meant to be the start of something new. But for some, the path forward is not clear. They leave with certificates and results, but not always with the experience that helps them take…
Not long ago, if something was printed in a newspaper, people believed it. If it came from a well-known radio station, people trusted it. Information moved more slowly, but it often felt more certain. Today, things are different. News spreads…
For many young people, school is about passing subjects, writing exams, and moving from one grade to the next. Marks matter. Reports matter. But when school ends, another question often follows; “What experience do you have?” For many learners, that…
There comes a point where you stop asking, “Why is this a problem?” and start asking, “What can we do about it?” That question sits at the heart of the Independent Youth Press. IYP was not started because of a…
Every project begins with a conversation. Sometimes it is brief and quickly forgotten. Other times, it stays in the mind long enough to grow into something real. The Independent Youth Press (IYP) began with one of those conversations. Long before…
