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Morolong urges Mams FM to empower youth through job opportunities
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (571+ words) Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong has urged Mams FM to continue placing young people at the centre of its programming and development initiatives. This as he handed over upgraded, fully digitised broadcast studios to the community radio station…...
Honour the youth of 1976 through active citizenry: President
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (665+ words) Marking 50 years since the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976, this year's Youth Day commemorations coincide with other major milestones of freedom, underscoring that South Africa's democracy was built across generations. "In addition to the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, we also…...
National Youth Parliament pays tribute to 1976 students
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (195+ words) Parliament will convene the National Youth Parliament on Monday, in Johannesburg, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Student Uprisings and mark 30 years of South Africa's transformative Constitution. Taking place under the theme: "Youth Empowerment for a Suitable Future," the 2026 Youth…...
Mtshweni-Tsipane urges youth to follow 1976 generation's example
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (699+ words) While the youth of 1976 left an indelible mark in the fight against apartheid's oppressive education policies, paving the way for equal access to education and opportunities, National Council of Provinces Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has urged today's youth not to become…...
Carving out a better future for SA's youth
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (112+ words) South African Government News Agency Carving out a better future for SA's youth As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says the task ahead is clear:…...
Call for partnerships to tackle youth unemployment
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (74+ words) sanews. gov. za Call for partnerships to tackle youth unemployment Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to expand employment opportunities for young South Africans. Mathale reshuffles his executive…...
Employment and Labour Department targets Youth Unemployment with LAP | SAnews
2+ week, 3+ day ago (836+ words) Government has declared 2026 the "Year of Putting Young South Africans to Work" and is rolling out a range of interventions aimed at tackling unemployment, particularly among young people, through a revamped Labour Activation Programme (LAP). Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana…...
Morolong successfully concludes school shoes donation drive in the North West
3+ week, 3+ day ago (206+ words) Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has successfully concluded his philanthropic school shoe donation drive at four schools in the Greater Taung Local Municipality, in the North West province." The handover ceremony took place on Monday at Mokgareng Secondary…...
Government explores youth skills and student debt interventions | SAnews
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (449+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is expanding youth skills development and workplace exposure programmes through the public service and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), while also working on long-term solutions to the growing student debt crisis. Replying to…...
Youth face growing burden of unemployment and inequality | SAnews
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (706+ words) The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) says the struggle facing South Africa's youth today is no longer confined to the classroom, but defined by unemployment, poverty, inequality and exclusion from economic participation. Speaking at the Media launch of the 50th anniversary…...