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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
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
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
Following the 2025 Midterm Policy ...

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