south africa youth unemployment

The Pioneering Initiative for Youth Employment: South Africa’s Ray of Hope

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South Africa faces a national emergency of youth unemployment, with over 50% of young people unemployed. At a gathering in Johannesburg, Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga outlined the government’s Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI), calling for a multipronged approach to address structural issues behind youth unemployment. The Minister stressed the importance of largescale catalyst interventions, upskilling and reskilling youth, and drawing lessons from successful job creation strategies in Asian nations. The PYEI seeks to empower the youth for a brighter future and secure a better future for South Africa.

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A Bold Initiative: Tackling Youth Unemployment in South Africa

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The Amy Foundation and Lagoon Beach Hotel in South Africa have teamed up to combat the country’s alarming youth unemployment rate of 45.5%. The partnership provides practical experience and skill enhancement opportunities to young adults interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality industry. Already, 127 individuals have benefited from the programme, with 47 securing contracts and seasonal positions. The collaboration serves as an inspiring model for how targeted initiatives and strong partnerships can lead to sustainable solutions to pressing societal problems.

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Leading South Africa Towards Progress: The Role of the South African National Service Institute

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The South African National Service Institute (SANSI) is a new entity established to empower the youth and combat youth unemployment in the country. Spearheaded by the SANDFled National Youth Service, SANSI aims to develop skills and create meaningful employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people, particularly in impoverished districts. The launch of SANSI marks a significant chapter in South Africa’s history, embodying the nation’s commitment to civic responsibility and service while holding endless promise for the future.

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A Celebration of Achievement: City’s Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Project Graduates Young Capetonians

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The City of Cape Town’s Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Project celebrated another cohort of young Capetonians’ graduation. The graduation ceremony took place at the Banqueting Hall in the Civic Centre, where Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee member for Economic Growth, graced the event. Alderman Vos discussed the program’s performance, which aims to provide economic opportunities for unemployed young people.

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Empowering Youth: Nasi iSpani Job Fair in Gauteng

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On June 16th, 2023, Youth Day, Kedibone DialeTlabela, the Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, will oversee the Nasi iSpani job fair application process in Katlehong and Tembisa. This initiative by the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) celebrates the 47th anniversary of the June 16, 1976 youth uprising and focuses on “Promoting sustainable livelihoods and resilience of young people for a better tomorrow.”

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Design26 Foundation Crowdfunds for Community Sewing Skills Training Center

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Suraya Williams, a gifted seamstress from Cape Town, South Africa, transformed her mourning after her mother’s death into an opportunity to inspire and empower young women in her community. In 2018, she founded the Design26 Foundation to provide skills, jobs, and a more positive outlook on life for young women in Mitchell’s Plain, an area with a high youth unemployment rate of 43.4% in South Africa.

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Empowering Rural Communities: South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Budget Vote 2023/24

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South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) recently presented its Budget Vote for the 2023/24 financial year. In response to the challenges faced by rural communities due to extreme weather events, the COVID19 pandemic, and an ongoing electricity crisis, the department emphasized several key initiatives aimed at empowering and uplifting these communities. The following sections highlight some of the initiatives described in the budget vote.