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As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Week during this Workers’ Month, Afrika Tikkun is calling on the nation to confront a painful truth: behind every CV sent and prospective interview, young people are facing the crushing weight of depression, anxiety and hopelessness. With nearly 45.5% of South Africans aged 15-34 not in education, employment, or training (NEET), youth unemployment…
The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) Q3 Report showing over 53,379 new earning opportunities created. ALX South Africa reinforces its intensified commitment to addressing South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis through digital skills training. The PYEI report highlights that 1.57 million opportunities have been created since the program’s inception, with a particular focus on equipping young people with the skills and…
The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBAs) are bringing a dynamic duo to host its 3rd annual edition of its awards show. Introducing the talented TV presenter, radio personality, MC and voice-over artist, Kgosi Rankhumise, alongside the esteemed former Miss Botswana, Palesa Molefe, as they take the stage to host an evening of celebration and recognition of youth-owned brands. …
The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (Top 16 YOBAs) are back for the 3rd consecutive year and are thrilled to announce the top 76 nominated brands for the 2024 awards ceremony. This year, the YOBAs expanded their reach to include participation from across the African continent, leading to entries from 15 African countries. The recorded number of entries reached…
The anticipation mounts as the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBAs) proudly unveils the distinguished jury for its third annual event. With an impressive array of professionals, marketers, and academics, the 2024 YOBAs promises to be an extraordinary celebration of Africa’s vibrant youth entrepreneurship. Leading the panel with grace and insight is the esteemed Chairperson, Mosa Ntwampe who is a…
The Baphiring Tribal Council, under the esteemed leadership of His Majesty Kgosi E M Mabalane, in collaboration with the National Skills Fund (NSF), is proud to announce the launch of the Baphiring Agricultural Skills Development Hub. This transformative initiative is set to take place in May 2024, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards empowering the Baphiring community through…
Brand South Africa through their Play Your Part Ignite Programme, have been on a national roadshow designed for the youth to motivate and encourage their entrepreneurial spirit, nationwide. Recently the Programme was hosted in Mbombela to assist aspiring entrepreneurs based in the region with an opportunity to fine-tune their business ideas by learning how to effectively perform an elevator pitch.…
South African youth remain susceptible to unemployment, with many turning to alternate methods of earning an income. Being an entrepreneur in an environment where employment is not always guaranteed has forced youth to become financially independent and find a means to contribute to the country’s economy. Equipping South African youth and aspiring businesses with the necessary skills and resources is…
St Martin’s School celebrated Youth Day 2023 and former educator Oliver Tambo’s legacy at the school with a sports festival that comprised twenty-four teams from schools across the city, across two days (15/16 June 2023) The theme of the event was to illustrate the unifying power of sport, particularly amongst young South Africans. St Martin’s Acting School Principal Warren Venter…