ONLINE EVENT: YES or NO? Is youth unemployment a priority for the 2024 elections?

Feb 5, 2024 | Statements

Advocacy campaign Youth Capital, journalist Nickolaus Bauer and youth activist Ekta Somera speak to representatives political parties about their youth policies ahead of the National Elections. In this first instalment, we spoke to Democratic Alliance, African...

My Take | Ellen Morta breaks cycles through social connections

Sep 14, 2022 | Blog, Transitions

‘My take’ is a blog series that explores the real stories of South Africans who are overcoming systemic challenges to employment. From a young age, Ellen was exposed to the power and impact of youth development, and as a result, throughout her life, she found herself...

Youth Unemployment & Youth Activism.

Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, Youth Capital Campaigners

In meeting the crisis of youth unemployment head on, we need to contemplate the lived experiences of our youth. Our desire to create opportunities and employment for young people must reflect our desire to ensure that young people have full, and tangible access to the...

Spotlight: Employment in South Africa’s Local Government Elections.

Oct 31, 2021 | Blog, Youth Capital Campaigners

The reality in South Africa is that youth unemployment tips the scales, it is a heavy burden on every aspect of our development. There are some small dents made through initiatives such as  YES4YOUTH, although the burden of unemployment remains stagnant at 60%....

YOUTH ACTIVISM: Youth & School Clubs.

Sep 2, 2021 | Blog, Youth Capital Campaigners

It is inspiring to see young people use youth or school clubs as spaces where they brainstorm solutions to an issue and then take action. During an episode of our Instagram Series, Youth Activism Corner Instagram Live, Dimpho Lekgeu from Youthlab and I had a...