18 April 2026 5:18 pm
A Message to Cape Town Parents and SGBs
When something new is introduced into a school environment, it is natural…
Student Agreement
Our student journalists agree to the following and understand that: Safety Rules…
What Does It Take to Succeed?
Success rarely begins with perfection. It begins with a simple but powerful…
Overcoming the Data Barrier: Designing for Township Realities
In many parts of South Africa, access to the internet is not…
Safety by Design: How We Protect Our Student Journalists
Whenever young people are involved in something public, safety must come first.…
Inside the IYP Newsroom; From Pitch to Publication
How does IYP actually work? It is a fair question. When people…
The Youth Unemployment Trap: Why We Must Rethink Skills Development
For many young people, finishing school is meant to be the start…
The Fake News Epidemic, Rebuilding Trust in the Digital Age
Not long ago, if something was printed in a newspaper, people believed…
Building Portfolios, Not Just Passing Grades
For many young people, school is about passing subjects, writing exams, and…
The IYP Manifesto: Why South Africa Needs Student-Powered News
There comes a point where you stop asking, “Why is this a…
The Genesis of IYP: When Like-Minded Minds Collide
Every project begins with a conversation. Sometimes it is brief and quickly…
A Message to Cape Town Parents and SGBs
When something new is introduced into a school environment, it is natural for parents and School Governing Bodies to ask…
Student Agreement
Our student journalists agree to the following and understand that: IYP is an educational programme. Participation in IYP is voluntary.…
What Does It Take to Succeed?
Success rarely begins with perfection. It begins with a simple but powerful decision: to try your best.From there, something remarkable…
Overcoming the Data Barrier: Designing for Township Realities
In many parts of South Africa, access to the internet is not always easy. For some families, data is expensive.…
Safety by Design: How We Protect Our Student Journalists
Whenever young people are involved in something public, safety must come first. This has been a central part of the…
Inside the IYP Newsroom; From Pitch to Publication
How does IYP actually work? It is a fair question. When people hear that school learners are involved in reporting…
The Youth Unemployment Trap: Why We Must Rethink Skills Development
For many young people, finishing school is meant to be the start of something new. But for some, the path…
The Fake News Epidemic, Rebuilding Trust in the Digital Age
Not long ago, if something was printed in a newspaper, people believed it. If it came from a well-known radio…
Our Value to Schools
Academic Growth
Improves writing, communication, and media literacy.
Civic Responsibility
Encourages ethical reasoning and responsible digital behaviour.
Low Admin
Teachers act as “Champions” and mentors rather than technical managers or publishers.
IYP supports key educational outcomes while enhancing a school’s reputation within its community. Our programme is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS).
- A Message to Cape Town Parents and SGBsWhen 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… Read more: A Message to Cape Town Parents and SGBs
- Student AgreementOur 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… Read more: Student Agreement
- What Does It Take to Succeed?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… Read more: What Does It Take to Succeed?
- Overcoming the Data Barrier: Designing for Township RealitiesIn 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… Read more: Overcoming the Data Barrier: Designing for Township Realities
- Student AgreementOur 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… Read more: Student Agreement
- Overcoming the Data Barrier: Designing for Township RealitiesIn 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… Read more: Overcoming the Data Barrier: Designing for Township Realities
- Safety by Design: How We Protect Our Student JournalistsWhenever 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… Read more: Safety by Design: How We Protect Our Student Journalists
Through IYP, learners gain real insight into how the media works and how to tell authentic, meaningful stories about the communities they know best.
IYP is more than a programme — it is an incubator for young, emerging talent. It is designed for students who look at life with curiosity, energy, and a strong sense of possibility.
- Student AgreementOur 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… Read more: Student Agreement
- What Does It Take to Succeed?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… Read more: What Does It Take to Succeed?
- Safety by Design: How We Protect Our Student JournalistsWhenever 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… Read more: Safety by Design: How We Protect Our Student Journalists
- The IYP Manifesto: Why South Africa Needs Student-Powered News
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… Read more: The IYP Manifesto: Why South Africa Needs Student-Powered News
- What Does It Take to Succeed?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… Read more: What Does It Take to Succeed?
- Inside the IYP Newsroom; From Pitch to PublicationHow 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… Read more: Inside the IYP Newsroom; From Pitch to Publication
- The Fake News Epidemic, Rebuilding Trust in the Digital AgeNot 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… Read more: The Fake News Epidemic, Rebuilding Trust in the Digital Age
- The Genesis of IYP: When Like-Minded Minds CollideEvery 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… Read more: The Genesis of IYP: When Like-Minded Minds Collide