18/06/2026
Calling all young writers and changemakers!
The NYDA, in partnership with Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the University of South Africa (Unisa), and the Linguistic Society of Southern Africa (LSSA), proudly presents the Emerging Voices Essay Writing Competition.
Competition Categories:
Category A: High School Learners (Grades 8–12)
Category B: Young Creatives & Youth Professionals (18–35 years)
As South Africa commemorates 50 years since the Soweto Uprising, young people are invited to share their perspectives on language, identity, memory, resistance, and the future of South Africa through creative essay writing.
Closing Date: 23 June 2026
Submit your essay to: [email protected]
Let your voice be heard. Tell your story. Shape the future.
