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NSFAS Placed Under Administration: Stability Must Be Measured by Student Experience

NSFAS Placed Under Administration: Stability Must Be Measured by Student Experience

May 6, 2026 | Blog, In the news, Press, Statements

Cape Town, South Africa — Youth Capital notes the decision by the Department of Higher Education and Training to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme under administration following ongoing governance instability, leadership resignations, and operational...
Youth Capital Brings Human Rights Month to Life Through Raw Dialogue

Youth Capital Brings Human Rights Month to Life Through Raw Dialogue

Apr 20, 2026 | Blog, Education, In the news, Jobs, Press, Youth Capital Campaigners

Human Rights Month for Youth Capital was not defined by a single event, but by a series of interconnected conversations, activations, and moments of reflection that collectively sought to deepen the role of young people within South Africa’s democratic project....
Youth Unemployment Invisible in the 2026 National Budget

Youth Unemployment Invisible in the 2026 National Budget

Feb 26, 2026 | Blog, In the news, Jobs, Press, Statements, Youth Capital Campaigners

With nearly two-thirds of South Africa’s population being under 35 years old, the youth unemployment crisis in the 2026 National Budget felt like a footnote rather than a fiscal priority. In the budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, the...
ONLINE EVENT: YES or NO? Is youth unemployment a priority for the 2024 elections?

ONLINE EVENT: YES or NO? Is youth unemployment a priority for the 2024 elections?

Feb 5, 2024 | Statements

Advocacy campaign Youth Capital, journalist Nickolaus Bauer and youth activist Ekta Somera speak to representatives political parties about their youth policies ahead of the National Elections. In this first instalment, we spoke to Democratic Alliance, African...
My Take | Ellen Morta breaks cycles through social connections

My Take | Ellen Morta breaks cycles through social connections

Sep 14, 2022 | Blog, Transitions

‘My take’ is a blog series that explores the real stories of South Africans who are overcoming systemic challenges to employment. From a young age, Ellen was exposed to the power and impact of youth development, and as a result, throughout her life, she found herself...
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