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Young South Africans are less likely to get jobs
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (571+ words) Young South Africans without work experience are significantly less likely to find employment, Statistics South Africa data shows. Image: Nicola Mawson | IOL Young South Africans remain significantly less likely to be employed than older adults, with new Statistics South Africa…...
Emmanuel Sithole tackles the immense pressure facing today's youth in 'Right Before the 30 Years Curve"
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (817+ words) Through his writing and public engagement, Emmanuel Sithole encourages young people to embrace growth, overcome challenges and build meaningful lives driven by purpose rather than societal expectations. Emmanuel Sithole, a South African educator, entrepreneur, and author, was inspired by the…...
Silenced Suffering: The hidden crisis of boys' mental health
2+ week, 5+ day ago (740+ words) The Status of Boys in South Africa Report sheds light on the urgent need to address the mental health challenges faced by young males, advocating for a shift in societal norms to promote emotional well-being and gender equity. Image: Tarikul…...
NSFAS on the brink as AG's shocking disclaimer exposes financial chaos
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (603+ words) The National Student Finance Aid Scheme, which has been placed under administration, has received a disclaimer of audit opinion for the 2024/25 financial year. Image: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers The embattled National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has obtained a disclaimer…...
Support Kendra Erin Abrahams' dream of studying at Oxford through her Academic Achievers Tour
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) Kendra Erin Abrahams, 14, has been selected to participate in the Academic Achievers Tour to the United Kingdom and Scotland. Kendra Erin Abrahams a rising academic star from Lotus River has been selected for a prestigious international Academic Achievers Tour to…...
Entrepreneurship challenge for children aims to combat youth unemployment
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) WITH youth unemployment in South Africa reaching approximately 60% among 18- to 24-year-olds as of early 2025, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), a skills mismatch is increasingly cited as a contributing factor. A 2023 study by the Department of Higher Education and…...
More than a race: How the Drakensberg mountains are scaling new dreams for youth
2+ mon, 9+ hour ago (843+ words) Ryan Sandes looking for a medal at the Mont-Blanc series. Image: Kelvin Trautman / Red Bull Content Pool. A MERE mention of the RMB Ultra-trail Drakensberg (RMB UTD) conjures up images of elite athletes such as Ryan Sandes and Chris Ngaka…...
Why youth unemployment must remain at the heart of the economic agenda
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (314+ words) The 2026 Budget prioritised tax relief and easing the pressure on household finances, but barely touched on one of South Africa's most urgent economic challenges: how young people will find work. At a time when the country is grappling with multiple…...
Today's youth can learn from the activism of the past, says Vicky Sampson on Ryland Fisher's Crossing the Line podcast
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (239+ words) Image: Screenshot / Crossing the Line Podcast Vicky Sampson, who became a household name with her hit song Afrikan Dream more than 30 years ago, was the first guest whose interview we published on the Crossing the Line podcast series." Crossing the…...
Child, 4, arrived alone for heart surgery. His doctor became his mom.
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1220+ words) Amy Beethe, a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Children's Nebraska, with her son True, whom she met when he was undergoing a heart catheterization in January 2022. She and her husband adopted him. Amy Beethe walked into a pre-operation room in January…...