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Lucha Lunako is a dynamic organisation that combines the intellectual rigour of a think tank with practical implementation on the ground. Through Action Research* we are dedicated to translating ideas and research into tangible actions and real-world impact. We provide a platform for creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking, allowing stakeholders to explore unconventional strategies to the overarching challenge of youth unemployment and develop scalable projects that have the potential to disrupt entrenched systems and bring about meaningful change. By engaging experts, advocates, researchers and practitioners, all our programmatic interventions undergo rigorous piloting before they are formally launched.

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We Were Told “Just Get a Job” — Now What?

May 29, 2026 |
We Were Told “Just Get a Job” — Now What? Finding a job right now can feel brutal. You apply everywhere, tweak your CV over and over, pray before opening emails, and still hear nothing back. For many of us, getting a job feels like

Fostering the “Fail Forward” Culture: How Pop Art Theatre is Shaping the Next Generation of Arts Entrepreneurs

May 12, 2026 |
Fostering the “Fail Forward” Culture: How Pop Art Theatre is Shaping the Next Generation of Arts Entrepreneurs In the heart of the creative industry, where art and business often intersect, Pop Art Theatre has carved out a vital niche. Operating out of an intimate 40-seater

The Pop Art x Lucha Lunako Partnership: A Masterclass in Workforce Development

May 12, 2026 |
The Pop Art x Lucha Lunako Partnership: A Masterclass in Workforce Development For the corporate sector, investing in the arts has evolved. Shifting from philanthropy to Human Capital Development and Narrative Intelligence. By partnering with POP Art Theatre, businesses gain access to a refined Fail

Redpath Mining South Africa (Pty) Limited: Engineering the Future through Youth Development​

May 12, 2026 |
Redpath Mining South Africa (Pty) Limited: Engineering the Future through Youth Development In the evolving landscape of the South African private sector, corporate leadership is increasingly defined by the ability to merge operational excellence with meaningful social transformation. Redpath Mining South Africa (Pty) Limited is

Lucha Lunako on CapeTalk’s Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit​

March 13, 2026 |
Lucha Lunako on CapeTalk’s Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit Earlier this week, Themba Skosana, financial educator and lead facilitator of Lucha Lunako’s Foundations for Financial Freedom programme, joined Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit on CapeTalk 567 AM to discuss a growing

New Year, New Behaviours: Same Economy.​

January 29, 2026 |
New Year, New Behaviours: Same Economy. The beginning of a new year has a way of softening our edges. We become more open to change, more willing to reconsider old habits, and slightly more optimistic about trying things differently. It’s the season of fresh starts,

Building South Africa’s “Animal Farm” of Businesses

November 10, 2025 |
Building South Africa’s “Animal Farm” of Businesses When the world talks about entrepreneurship, the spotlight often falls on “unicorns”, billion-dollar startups that disrupt industries and dominate headlines. But in South Africa, that framing misses the point. Here, entrepreneurship isn’t always about disruption. Often, it’s about

Turning Red Flags Into Real Change: Reimagining Youth Mental Health Support

October 17, 2025 |
Turning Red Flags Into Real Change: Reimagining Youth Mental Health Support Although the world is forging innovative paths to overcome mental challenges, the statistics on mental health in South Africa remain deeply troubling. Recent data from the EAPA-SA 2024 report shows that at least 27%

Heritage Month: What We Choose to Carry Forward

October 1, 2025 |
Heritage Month: What We Choose to Carry Forward Heritage Month is complicated. On the surface, it’s about the food, music, and traditions that make us proudly South African. But just beneath the celebration lies a deeper question: what parts of our heritage are we intentionally
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