I Will Not Grow Old Here: A Girl from Alex

About this episode

The episode explores the challenges faced by young people in Alexandra township, Johannesburg, through the story of 23-year-old Mary-Ann Nobele.

Continuing with our December re-releases, today we’re sharing the first episode of the series that earned us our first Ambies nomination and first One World Media award. This story starts with a number: 70%. That's how many young people in South Africa are unemployed. Youth hustle and hope to find success, but how do you make it in a place like Alexandra township in Johannesburg? And how do you get out? In this three-part series, 23-year-old Mary-Ann Nobele brings listeners into her lif...

People in this episode

Guest: Mary-Ann Nobele

Topics covered

• youth unemployment
• South Africa
• personal stories
• community challenges
• success
• hustle

Keywords

• youth
• unemployment
• Alexandra
• Johannesburg
• success
• hustle
• personal story

Mentioned in this episode

Places: South Africa, Alexandra township, Johannesburg

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