Setting an agenda for policy change to promote youth employment for 2024-2029

May 16, 2024 | Briefs, Resources

Building on its efforts to date, and to refine a focused call to action following the elections, between 29th February – 22nd March the Youth Capital team spoke to 181 people, representing 78 organisations across six provinces. These consultations were an...

Where is Tintswalo? The State of the Nation Address minimises young South Africans’ challenges

Feb 8, 2024 | Press, Statements

At the time of the State of the Nation Address, South Africa sees a stubbornly high youth unemployment rate, with 9.1 million young people who are not in education, employment or training; the majority of Grade 4 learners can’t read for meaning in any language; a...

Empower U: How to be a campaigner guide.

Nov 23, 2023 | Blog, Youth Capital Campaigners

Youth unemployment is one of the biggest crises South Africa is facing, rooted in systemic challenges. The numbers paint a painful reality. There are 9 in 10 young people in South Africa, who are not in any form of employment, education or training; nearly 8 in 10...

Youth Capital calls the Government and National Treasury to address the magnitude of the youth unemployment crisis.

Nov 14, 2023 | Press, Statements

The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Quarter 3 of 2023, released Tuesday 14 November 2023, indicates that 8.9 million young people between the ages of 15 and 34 years old are unemployed, and that 9.1 million young people are Not in Education, Employment or...

[LISTEN] How we can bridge the gap between small businesses and young talent.

Dec 1, 2022 | In the news, Press

According to Statistics SA, the country’s unemployment rate fell from 33.9% in the 2nd quarter to 32.9% in the 3rd quarter. However, young people still recorded the highest unemployment rates. 702’s John Perlman speaks to Lethiwe Sinodumo Nkosi, Network...