Youth trapped in job seeking’s revolving doors

Youth trapped in job seeking’s revolving doors

When I was a young boy, I wanted to be like Mama Brenda Fassie, bringing the nation together and to be celebrated for doing something good for the country. But as years went by, I questioned how able I was to change the trajectory for myself, my family and young...
Why helping young people catch up is a priority.

Why helping young people catch up is a priority.

The South African education system is riddled with challenges that young people have to face: we can’t ignore the infrastructure issues, the lack of class equipment and teachers’ support; the lack of a catch-up plan that identifies knowledge gaps and...
Research Brief: Education

Research Brief: Education

In 2020, Youth Capital launched the ten-point Action Plan, co-created in collaboration with young people across South Africa to tackle youth unemployment. The Plan includes three focus areas, Education, Transitions and Jobs. In this brief, Youth Capital delves deeper...