South Africa: Youth Summit Connects NW Learners to Career and Employment Opportunities

More than 300 learners and students from Ngaka Modiri Molema District have gathered in Mahikeng for a Youth Summit aimed at equipping young people with information on career… Read more »

South Africa: Rise, Youth of 2026 - Your Vote, Your Future

The baton for building and advancing South Africa has now been passed to the youth of today. While the generation of 1976 made immense sacrifices to secure the freedom and… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Commemorates Youth Month Through Empowerment Initiatives

As South Africa marks the Golden Jubilee of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains committed to honouring the legacy of the young people who fought for… Read more »

South Africa: Honour the Youth of 1976 Through Active Citizenry - President

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… Read more »

South Africa: NYDA Shifts Focus From Grants to Broader Youth Development Agenda

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Executive Chairperson, Dr Sunshine Myende, says the agency has repositioned itself from being primarily a grant-making institution to… Read more »

South Africa: President Reflects On Youth Employment Initiatives

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, while emphasising that government's overriding priority is to grow an inclusive economy that… Read more »

South Africa: 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… Read more »

South Africa: Sport, Arts and Culture to Host Youth Expo

Ahead of the commemoration of Youth Day, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will on Monday, 15 June2026, host a Creative and Cultural Industries Youth Career Expo at the… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS, Stakeholders Mark Child Protection Month in Biesiesvlei

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Biesiesvlei, together with the Community Police Forum (CPF) and various stakeholders, commemorated Child Protection Month with an… Read more »

South Africa: Early Childhood Development Key to Addressing Skills Gap - KZN Premier

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has underscored the importance of early childhood development (ECD) as a critical intervention to address the growing skills mismatch in… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Highlights Child Safety At Ports of Entry

As South Africa observes Child Protection Month this May, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children, particularly in relation to… Read more »

South Africa: Call to 'Roll Up Sleeves' and Cooperate in Resolving Youth Unemployment

Department of Social Development Acting Director-General, Advocate Gugulethu Thimane, has called on government and society to "roll up their sleeves" to ensure that youth are… Read more »

South Africa: Mhlauli to Host Youth Services Expo in Kuruman

Bringing essential government services and opportunities directly to young people will be at the core of Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli's visit to Kuruman in… Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Urged to Play Active Role in Ending Violence Against Women and Children

As South Africa joins the global community in observing International Women's Day today, government has called on citizens to take an active role in dismantling the attitudes and… Read more »

South Africa: Four Children Discharged Following Suspected Food Poisoning Incident

Four children who were admitted following a suspected food poisoning incident in the Eastern Cape have been discharged from hospital, the Eastern Cape Department of Health said on… Read more »

South Africa: Cancer Preventative Hpv Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Schools

The Department of Health will today kick off its 2026 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination drive. Read more »

South Africa: Protection of Persons With Disabilities Key Amid Severe Weather Conditions

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. Read more »

South Africa: Justice Minister to Engage Learners On Bullying, Consent

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is expected to engage learners and teachers as part of the annual Back-to-School campaign, with a focus on… Read more »

South Africa: Safety Concerns On Children's Products With Zinc Picolinate

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has called on the public to return products containing zinc picolinate and selenium, amid safety concerns related to… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Investment in Psychosocial Support As Suicide Rates Increase

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated the call for greater investment in psychosocial services as South Africa confronts an escalating… Read more »

South Africa: Young People Urged to Steer Clear of Drugs and Alcohol Abuse

As festive season celebrations get underway, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on young people to avoid alcohol and substance abuse. Read more »

South Africa: Catch Up On Your Child's Immunisations This November

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully immunised as the province prepares to launch its… Read more »

South Africa: Over 77 000 Candidates to Sit for Matric Exams in the Western Cape

With the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams set to get underway next week, 77 442 candidates are set to sit for the examinations in the Western Cape. Read more »

South Africa: Government Boosts Initiatives to Tackle Youth Unemployment, Mashatile

Government is currently implementing several collaborative initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, focusing on improving labour market functioning through skills training, work… Read more »

South Africa: Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Surpasses 5 Million Young People Reached

Since its inception in 2020, as an endeavour to address the country's youth unemployment challenge, the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) has exceeded its target of… Read more »