Otsile Nkadimeng

Otsile Nkadimeng
Born
Otsile Nkadimeng

2004 (age 21–22)
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
EducationJeppe High School for Boys
Occupations
  • Activist
  • youth leader
  • podcaster
Years active2022–present
Organisations

Otsile Nkadimeng (born 2004) is a South African climate activist and youth leader. He is widely recognized for his efforts to promote environmental justice and climate change. He is the co-founder of the Sundial Movement and leading organiser of the Fridays for Future South Africa.

Career

Nkadimeng has built a career around youth development and environmental advocacy.[1][2] He is currently the executive director of So We Vote, an organisation dedicated to educate young voters in South Africa.[3][4] Through his work, he helps young people engage critically with political processes and understand their democratic rights.[5][6] In 2025, he co-founded a podcast "Born Free" with Khumo Kumalo.[7][8] He is currently a member of the Youth Advisor to the Embassy of Sweden and a fellow member of the International Youth Think Tank.[9]

Activisim

Nkadimeng is a leading organiser of the Fridays for Future South Africa, where he coordinates climate strikes and awareness campaigns.[10] He also co-founded the Sundial Movement, a network connecting high school students across the country to take collective climate action.[11][12][13] His activism focuses on climate education, youth led initiatives and social justice where he highlighted the environmental sustainability and everyday community issues.[14][15]

Nkadimeng has participated in national and international platforms, including Model United Nations conference hosted by the SA Institute Of International Affairs youth programme when he was in Grade 8.[16][17]

Accolades and recognition

In 2023, Nkadimeng was named among the News24 100 Young Mandelas of the Future class of 2023.[18]

References

  1. ↑ O’Regan, Victoria (2023-06-14). "Meet the bold Gen Z learner who uses his break time at school for his climate activism". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  2. ↑ Metelerkamp, Tamsin (2024-01-29). "SA youth not apathetic but no longer believe elections are best path to change". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  3. ↑ "Amplifying the voices of South Africa's youth at a Youth Anti-Corruption Dialogue". United Nations : UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  4. ↑ Fraser, Amy (2024-05-17). "Elections: 'Youth of South Africa yearning for trustworthy leadership' says 19-year-old". EWN. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  5. ↑ Metelerkamp, Tamsin (2023-05-26). "Change will come not from power but youth, so step aside, say climate activists". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  6. ↑ Goodall, Keely (2024-05-27). "'I will NOT vote while politicians act like this'". EWN. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  7. ↑ White, Douglas (2025-04-02). "Born Free: From Washington to Sandton. The politics of a diplomatic fallout". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  8. ↑ White, Douglas (2025-04-16). "Born Free: Is higher education a national crisis?". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  9. ↑ White, Douglas (2025-04-16). "Born Free: Is higher education a national crisis?". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  10. ↑ "The Unfinished Job: Building the Republic of South Africa". BizNews. 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  11. ↑ Pierce, Thom (2023-10-01). "Otsile Nkadimeng – Young activist bridging the gap between a laggard state and setting SA's climate change agenda". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  12. ↑ "A fun and impactful learning experience". WWF. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  13. ↑ "Unveiling the 'teach naked' concept: Energising youth for environmental change". Cape Times. 2025-11-16. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  14. ↑ "Otsile Nkadimeng is one of the 100 Young Madibas". Jeppe High School for Boys. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  15. ↑ Pierce, Thom (2023-10-01). "Otsile Nkadimeng – Young activist bridging the gap between a laggard state and setting SA's climate change agenda". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  16. ↑ "South Africa on track to reduce carbon emissions but trust deficit threatens to derail progress". Alliance for Science. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  17. ↑ Evans, Julia (2022-06-19). "'The education system failed to effectively tell me about the climate crisis' – youth activist". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  18. ↑ "100 Young Mandelas 2023: Otsile Nkadimeng, Climate Literacy and Sustainability". News24. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
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