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The Road to SONA 2026: What Must the President Address

The Road to SONA 2026: What Must the President Address

As SONA 2026 approaches, Youth Capital urges government to strengthen the outcomes of public employment programs and to allocate a dedicated budget to ensure their continuity.
Why Are Job Seekers Queuing? The Reality Behind South Africa’s Labour Market

Why Are Job Seekers Queuing? The Reality Behind South Africa’s Labour Market

From qualified teachers to entry-level job seekers, growing queues across South Africa reveal a labour market where demand far exceeds opportunity.
Sunbathing in a Jobless Economy: Youth Capital Responds to Mantashe

Sunbathing in a Jobless Economy: Youth Capital Responds to Mantashe

Youth Capital responds to Gwede Mantashe’s comments about unemployed young people, arguing that youth unemployment is structural. The organisation calls for investment in post-school pathways, work-based learning and youth-targeted job creation.
MTBPS 2025: Fiscal stability over what really matters to young people

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

MTBPS 2025: Fiscal stability over what really matters to young people Following the 2025 Midterm Policy ...
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.

MTBPS 2025: a budget for the markets but not for people and planet.  The Budget Justice Coalition reads the ...
The National Youth Fund: Great first step, but support is non-negotiable

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

Youth Capital welcomes the announcement of the R2.5 billion National Youth Fund, led by the National Youth ...
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