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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

Youth unemployment remains South Africa’s biggest crisis, yet the 2026 SONA offered rhetoric without plans. Youth Capital urges urgent, measurable action for the 9 million young people out of work or education.
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 ...
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