In celebration of Youth Month, Tertuis Simmers, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, visited Conradie Park, one of the Department’s flagship projects. The site serves as a training ground for learners in the Apprenticeship Programme, aimed at nurturing the growth of 100 young individuals over three years, with a focus on fieldbased training.
In commemoration of Youth Month, Deputy Minister Philly Mapulane spoke at the Limpopo Digital Summit. The theme for the 2023 Youth Month is “Accelerating youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future,” which reflects the importance of empowering the youth in South Africa’s journey towards progress.
South Africa’s youth are looking forward to a lifechanging experience at the upcoming SA Youth Opportunities Roadshow on June 2, 2023. The Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, in collaboration with the Department of Employment and Labour, National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Youth Employment Service (YES) South Africa, and the North West Office of the Premier, is organizing the event. The roadshow will take place in Setlagole, Ratlou Local Municipality, and will feature Viola Motsumi, the MEC for the Department of Education, as a speaker.
In the midst of gang violence and drug abuse in Cape Town, Hanover Park Bicycles for Change (HPBFC) has taken on a unique mission to create a safer environment. By offering constructive alternatives to gangsterism and drugs, particularly for the younger generation, the initiative is steering the community towards a brighter future.
The City of Cape Town, through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), has launched the Youth Literacy and Life Skills Programme to support the youth and bridge the education gap in disadvantaged communities. The programme aims to train 44 beneficiaries as literacy tutors and life skills coaches in order to pave the way for a brighter future for the younger generation.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is organizing a twoday youth engagement program in KaMaqhekeza Township, located in Nkomazi Local Municipality, Mpumalanga province. The event is aimed at empowering South African citizens, especially the youth, by providing them access to government information.
South Africa is taking a big step towards enhancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the region. Thanks to the collaboration between Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Mr Buti Manamela, and multinational company Sasol, the University of Mpumalanga will receive a mobile science laboratory on May 17th.
On May 13th, the Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mme Hendrietta BogopaneZulu, in collaboration with USAID, will launch ChommY. This pioneering program aims to empower children aged between 10 and 14 years from Ekurhuleni hostels. The initiative will be launched at the Vosloorus Civic Centre under the theme “Invest in my Future…Protect me Today.”
Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mme Hendrietta BogopaneZulu, has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to launch ChommY, a social and behavioral change program. The program aims to support children aged 10 to 14 years from Ekurhuleni hostels, promote awareness, develop essential life skills, and empower young individuals to make informed choices.
The 13th edition of the Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) is currently captivating theatregoers at the Star Theatre in Cape Town’s historical District Six Homecoming Centre from 8 May to 27 May. This year’s festival, with the theme “Unplugged and Illuminated in 2023!” features 38 groups of young South African performers showcasing their talent by performing Bard’s works over 17 days.
