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President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

Ramaphosa touts youth jobs drive as StatsSA data paints grim unemployment picture

The statistics agency’s youth report notes worsening joblessness, hunger and safety concerns among South Africa’s youth

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
6 min read
Nedbank is using the Yes programme to drive its environmental, social and governance agenda by placing youth in areas like land restoration, eco-tourism, disaster management, education and even running food gardens. Photo: Supplied
UNEMPLOYMENT

What gift does South Africa need to give to its youth?

Placing youths into quality work opportunities allows them to gain valuable skills and experience.

  • Leanne Emery Hunter
4 min read
Ravi Naidoo is chief executive of the Youth Employment Service
APARTHEID EDUCATION

Time to turn SA’s unemployment nightmare into a bold dream

The Youth Employment Service is helping thousands of our youths to land that vital first job

  • Ravi Naidoo
5 min read
Although there are several state-sponsored initiatives aimed at creating work opportunities, these initiatives tend to miss many young people who are isolated as a result of vulnerabilities and social exclusion.
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Are young South Africans set up for failure?

With 7.9-million young South Africans out of work or with very little education or training opportunities, who looks out for their aspirations?

  • Zama Mthunzi
5 min read
The YES model is uncompromising in setting economic and development infrastructure in the heart of marginalised communities and ensuring market access is established for the new enterprises
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Enterprise Development – a promising pathway for youth in the economy

Youth Employment Service

  • Marc Ashton
11 min read