I Am Youth

There is power in praise - Lihle Adeyemi

Lihle Adeyemi is a South African American singer, songwriter, and worship leader. She is also a paster serving the Lord alongside her husband, Apostle Promise Ayende. In this interview she reminds us that singing is more than just a talent, God is able to use it to heal the masses…

15 Oct 2021 19 min

Windows 11 already plagued with bugs at launch

On the 5th of October, Windows 11 was officially released by Microsoft to the public. Many have already praised the new version of Windows for having an improved design and an easy to use interface. However, Windows 11 has not been without its faults, or rather bugs to be specific.

15 Oct 2021 11 min

High school parties: The good, the bad and the ugly

Parties are a great way to have fun and to hang out with our friends in an informal and relaxed, social setting. Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with parties and with attending them, it does matter what kind of party it is because some parties are just not safe.

15 Oct 2021 24 min

Why did Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp stop working?

It would be a big shock, at least to me, if there haven't yet been any conspiracy theories attempting to answer why Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were offline a few days ago this month. This incident undoubtedly inconvenienced many. But the reason as to why this happened might not be…

8 Oct 2021 18 min

No boundaries in your artistic pursuits - Fiona Letsoalo

Fiona Letoalo is a young female author, videographer and aspiring journalist. In this interview with Given Illustrative, she shares her story of where she grew up and who are some of the people that shaped the person she's become.

8 Oct 2021 25 min

What are healthy boundaries for teen romance?

Dating in high school might be fun and exciting, and it's tempting to think that it doesn't come with any consequences. If you do not know or understand what boundaries should exist in a romantic relationship in high school then you may face grave consequences. In this discussion, Charl du…

8 Oct 2021 26 min

Do Snapchat filters help us hide our insecurities?

Although they now seem to be as ubiquitous as ever, Snapchat was the first social media company to popularize filters. There's a deep question that is raised by the excessive use of filters by teenagers and Millenials alike. Do we use social media filters to mask our insecurities?

1 Oct 2021 25 min

New EU law might force Apple to add USB-C to iPhone

Apple has insisted on keeping the lightning cable on the iPhone charger. This has plagued a lot of iPhone users as the lightning charger is infamous for being inferior to the USB-C charging cables found in almost all Android devices. Could this new law from the EU force Apple to…

1 Oct 2021 14 min

From rugby player to Gospel musician - David J Jantjies

David J Jantjies began his career as a musician at the tender age of 8. He then went to pursue a rather short-lived career as a rugby player due to an injury. This then led him back to music where is now convinced it is where God wants him to…

1 Oct 2021 24 min

What does it take to succeed on TikTok?

TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms on the internet. The video-sharing platform has made it easy for everybody to gain almost overnight popularity. But what does it take to succeed as a TikTok content creator? In this discussion Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit discuss their concerns.

24 Sep 2021 21 min

Microsoft actually launched the Surface Duo 2

On the 22nd of September Microsoft held their Surface event 2021 where they announced the launch of the Surface Duo 2, an android device targeted at savvy professionals who like getting things done on the go. This device is meant to be the successor to the original Surface Duo from…

24 Sep 2021 15 min

Merging art, beauty and journalism - Hope Motitimi

Hope Motitimi is a young South African woman who has ambitions to build her own beauty emporium, become a modern TV personality and have a successful career as a journalist. How does one pursue so much fearlessly? This is the question that Hope helps us answer in her interview with…

24 Sep 2021 19 min

The importance of listening in building successful relationships

Maryke Nel is a young and intelligent woman who loves outdoor activities, assisting the young and less fortunate, and conversations about how to build successful relationships. In this interview we introduce her as the new member of the I Am Youth team, and she shares some tips on how to…

17 Sep 2021 29 min

Are your online friends your real friends?

Friendship is one of the most important relationships we can form, right after family and marriage. The Bible says "...there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24). But with a lot of our relationships existing on social media these days, it begs the question of whether…

17 Sep 2021 21 min

Apple (kind of) wins the lawsuit against Epic Games

Apple and Epic have been wrestling in court since August 2020. To Epic's disappointment, the final ruling seems to have mostly favoured Apple, with the judge ruling that Epic must pay Apple millions of dollars. Although, Epic didn't walk away without a partial victory that will benefit many app developers…

17 Sep 2021 13 min

What can we expect from Apple's new iPhone 13

The Apple Event 2021 on September 14th brought us the announcement of the new iPhone 13. The iPhone has a reputation for setting new industry standards such as with the removal of the headphone jack and charging bring. Will the iPhone 13 bring us any unique new changes.

10 Sep 2021 10 min

Challenges of being a Christian actress in South Africa - Sanelisiwe Jobodwana

Sanelisiwe Jobodwana is an actress with a soft spot in her heart for storytelling through film and theatre. The South African acting industry is full of challenges that actors have been battling for many years. In this interview, Sanelisiwe shares how these obstacles have impacted her own journey as a…

10 Sep 2021 29 min

The comment section isn't your personal warzone

The comment sections of some social media platforms are infamous for being warzones and are overwhelmed with mean comments. People seem to be unnecessarily unkind when expressing their opinions in a post. Given Illustrative and Charl du Toit discuss how we can share more comments that add value to online…

10 Sep 2021 19 min

Do we post on social media to invoke envy in others?

The Bible says do not covet the things that belong to your neighbour, this includes his wife, wealth, and physical possessions. Has Instagram become the hub where we all go to lust after other people's vacations, success, physical appearance and possessions? In this discussion, we try to understand how Instagram…

3 Sep 2021 23 min

Fashion advice from a professional stylist - Busisiwe Mavuso

Busisiwe Mavuso is a fashion stylist who also specialises in image consulting, wardrobe edited and unique ready-to-wear clothing. In this interview, she joins us on I Am Live to share her tips on how to prepare outfits for the approaching summer. She also shares her thoughts on dressing appropriately as…