The Kimberley Prospector

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What have we left for Kimberley’s youth?

What have we left for Kimberley’s youth?

Youth Voices 2026: Kimberley journalism graduate Casey-Lee Anthony reflects on the decline of her hometown, arguing that the real question is not what is wrong with young people, but what opportunities and spaces have been left for them to thrive. Read more: What have we left for Kimberley’s youth?

‘Tomorrow feels like a country we have visas for but no flight to’

‘Tomorrow feels like a country we have visas for but no flight to’

Youth Voices 2026: In a powerful spoken-word poem, Kimberley resident Tshepisho Lobeko reflects on the realities of unemployment, poverty and unfulfilled promises, while affirming the determination of a generation still believing in a better tomorrow. Read more: ‘Tomorrow feels like a country we have visas for but no flight to’

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