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National Youth Parliament pays tribute to 1976 students
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (195+ words) Parliament will convene the National Youth Parliament on Monday, in Johannesburg, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Student Uprisings and mark 30 years of South Africa's transformative Constitution. Taking place under the theme: "Youth Empowerment for a Suitable Future," the 2026 Youth…...
Youth urged to have their say in upcoming elections | SAnews
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (191+ words) Youth urged to have their say in upcoming elections South African Government News Agency Youth urged to have their say in upcoming elections With the Electoral Commission's (IEC) voter registration Weekend just days away, South Africans, particularly young people are…...
Mtshweni-Tsipane urges youth to follow 1976 generation's example
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (699+ words) While the youth of 1976 left an indelible mark in the fight against apartheid's oppressive education policies, paving the way for equal access to education and opportunities, National Council of Provinces Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has urged today's youth not to become…...
Empowering more youth to become entrepreneurs
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (90+ words) South African Government News Agency Empowering more youth to become entrepreneurs Government recognises the youth as the future leaders of our country and in addition to entrepreneurship calls on young people to also choose careers that are in high demand…...
Ramaphosa highlights efforts to tackle youth unemployment ahead of Youth Day
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (785+ words) Ahead of Youth Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is pressing ahead with structural reforms, infrastructure investment and targeted job-creation programmes to drive inclusive growth and reduce youth unemployment. In his weekly newsletter on Monday, Ramaphosa said government is investing…...
Work continues to replace green barcoded IDs
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (76+ words) South African Government News Agency Work continues to replace green barcoded IDs The Department of Home Affairs is continuing work to replace the green barcoded ID books with secure smart IDs. Home Affairs expands Smart ID banking services Home Affairs…...
Carving out a better future for SA's youth
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (112+ words) South African Government News Agency Carving out a better future for SA's youth As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says the task ahead is clear:…...
South Africa and Malawi governments collaborate on repatriation efforts
1+ day, 1+ min ago (90+ words) sanews. gov. za South Africa and Malawi governments collaborate on repatriation efforts The South African and Malawian governments have intensified efforts to facilitate the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with 980 people having already left the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp. Government…...
King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena remembered as a transformative leader | SAnews
1+ day, 42+ min ago (137+ words) King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena remembered as a transformative leader sanews. gov. za King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena remembered as a transformative leader Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described His Majesty King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena as a transformative monarch…...
Call for partnerships to tackle youth unemployment
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (74+ words) sanews. gov. za 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 Africans. Mathale reshuffles his executive…...