Youth and Education

A scuba diver underwater, proudly displaying a National Geographic banner for the Earth Shot Prize. The scene is alive with vibrant marine life, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts in South Africa.

The Earthshot Prize enriches African soil

By Roxanne Francis   South Africa remains a preferred destination for investors, tourists and students.  What attracted green hearts and hands to our country this time...

An open basket of infinite possibilities from the preservation of women’s dignity

Two things stab at my attention from the title above: first and foremost, the preservation of women’s dignity. In our beautiful country, and no...

Vilane shows the way to the top

Sibusiso Vilane is the first African, and one of only a handful of people, to accomplish the Explorers Grand Slam – the Goliath Challenge. He is a walking, talking advertisement for perseverance and resilience, spreading the message that "we Africans can reach great heights" around the world.

Transnet offers bursaries to engineering students

State-owned companies and major business have a responsibility to step forward, invest and create jobs, says Transnet. The parastatal is doing its bit to invest in education, and offers bursaries and internships to hundreds of students.

Healthcare plan puts UCT students in line for Hult Prize

Six students at the University of Cape Town are in the running for the Hult Prize, the world's biggest student competition. At stake is $1-million to get their business off the ground. The benefits are far-reaching, and the system could help underprivileged people across the country.

Youth urged to get involved

Get involved, young South Africans are urged. The National Development Plan is promoted through Brand SA’s partnership with the President’s Award for Youth Empowerment and Youth Dialogue and Action Workshops.
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Young South Africans act for change

Young South Africans making a meaningful change in their communities and the country were honoured for their contributions at the National Youth Development Agency's inaugural South African Youth Awards.

Young South Africans urged to volunteer

Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale, handing over 36 houses built by youngsters to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising, called on young South Africans to take the lead in bringing positive change to their communities by volunteering their services.

Young people: own your destiny!

South Africans should work to create an environment where its young citizens can actively participate in the development of their country and its economy, delegates at Brand South Africa’s recent Youth Summit resolved.
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Young people: own your destiny!

South Africans should work to create an environment where its young citizens can actively participate in the development of their country and its economy, delegates at Brand South Africa’s recent Youth Summit resolved.