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The tourism sector of the economy has a unique ability to create opportunities for young people across a wide range of locations and communities. The Reset@50 conference was held recently to explore how the opportunities for youth can be accelerated. 

Millions of South Africans are beneficiaries of Sassa grants. The agency has confirmed when these grant beneficiaries will be paid in July 2026. 

A Cabinet reshuffle has seen the DA's Dr Mimmy Gondwe replaced as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has announced a renewed focus on youth development, positioning itself as more than just a grant-making institution.

This Youth Month there are renewed calls for greater economic inclusion of young people with disabilities. 

As Youth Day approaches President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the Government's continued efforts to reduce youth unemployment. 

Twenty aspiring entrepreneurs from across eThekwini have been selected for the Project 10X Unicorn Programme - a business development initiative aimed at accelerating growth and improving market readiness for emerging enterprises.

As young people struggle to find places at public universities, government is aiming to work more closely with the private providers of college and university-level courses to see where they can collaborate to ensure more access to study opportunities. 

As South Africa prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising there are repeated call for greater efforts to create economic opportunities for young people.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has launched their Phanda Thursday programme which has the goal of bringing youth opportunities closer to communities.