How do young people perceive themselves in today’s society?

Young people are often at the centre of conversations about South Africa’s future, but how often do we hear directly from them?

In the run-up to the local government elections, SABC News looks at how young people see themselves, their communities and the society they are part of.

Who are Cape Town’s young people, beyond the assumptions made about them? What are their hopes, ambitions and views of the world they’re growing up in?

Imaan Hendriks, a top matriculant from Lavender Hill, talks about growing up, finding her place and making sense of the world around her.

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