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SONA 2026: Youth Unemployment Crisis Met with Recycled Promises, No Urgent Action Plan

SONA 2026: Youth Unemployment Crisis Met with Recycled Promises, No Urgent Action Plan

Feb 13, 2026 | Blog, In the news, Jobs, Press, Statements

Cape Town – The 2026 State of the Nation Address confirmed a concerning pattern: youth unemployment is acknowledged in rhetoric, but not governed as a national crisis. Throughout the address, President Cyril Ramaphosa demonstrated what decisive leadership looks...
The Road to SONA 2026: What Must the President Address

The Road to SONA 2026: What Must the President Address

Feb 7, 2026 | Blog, In the news, Press, Statements

PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Millions of Young South Africans Are Left in Temporary Jobs – Youth Capital Calls for Sustainable Solutions!  As the President prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 12 February, Youth Capital is calling...
MTBPS 2025: Fiscal stability over what really matters to young people

MTBPS 2025: Fiscal stability over what really matters to young people

Nov 14, 2025 | Press, Statements

MTBPS 2025: Fiscal stability over what really matters to young people Following the 2025 Midterm Policy Statement and the incessant focus on fiscal stability over a social investment to meet the needs of young people, advocacy campaign Youth Capital is calling for...
MTBPS 2025 BJC: a budget for the Markets but not for people and planet.

MTBPS 2025 BJC: a budget for the Markets but not for people and planet.

Nov 14, 2025 | Press, Statements

MTBPS 2025: a budget for the markets but not for people and planet.  The Budget Justice Coalition reads the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) as a budget for markets and not for the people nor the planet. A Lower Inflation Target with High Social Risks A...
The National Youth Fund: Great first step, but support is non-negotiable

The National Youth Fund: Great first step, but support is non-negotiable

Nov 3, 2025 | Press, Statements

Youth Capital welcomes the announcement of the R2.5 billion National Youth Fund, led by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), as it reflects a commitment to invest directly in youth enterprises and to back young people who are creating their own work –...
Youth Capital calls on Minister Tau’s commitment to engage young people for urgent amendments. 

Youth Capital calls on Minister Tau’s commitment to engage young people for urgent amendments. 

Sep 16, 2025 | Press, Statements

Youth Capital welcomes Minister Parks Tau’s decision to withdraw the draft amendments to the National Credit Act (NCA), following an extraordinary wave of public opposition. More than 20 000 submissions were made before the closing date; a powerful reminder of the...
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