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South African youth

Selective activism: A problem for South Africa’s youth
Thought Leader
/ 8 May 2025

Selective activism: A problem for South Africa’s youth

To make their voices heard, young people must be more selective in the issues they support and need to put in the hard work

By Enzokuhle Sabela
Youth empowerment takes centre stage as NYDA concludes National Youth Service recruitment roadshow
Partner Content
/ 30 November 2023

Youth empowerment takes centre stage as NYDA concludes National Youth Service recruitment roadshow

Young people were encouraged to participate in the upcoming 2024 National Government elections

By NYDA
2023 Nedbank YouthX Awards aim to discover and unlock the next generation of leaders
Partner Content
/ 2 October 2023

2023 Nedbank YouthX Awards aim to discover and unlock the next generation of leaders

YouthX demonstrates Nedbank’s commitment to nurturing the talent, aspirations and careers of South African youth

By YouthX
Turning the tide on youth mental health in South Africa
Thought Leader
/ 8 September 2023

Turning the tide on youth mental health in South Africa

Young people in South Africa suffer the most from mental health problems, but they are also the best placed to help address the crisis, if they have the tools and support they need

By Ashleigh Heese
Metropolitan partners with Uber to get you(th) geared up for success
Partner Content
/ 20 June 2023

Metropolitan partners with Uber to get you(th) geared up for success

Metropolitan is collaborating with Uber during Youth Month to help transport young job seekers to job interviews for free

By Special Reports
New history for AfriCAN Future Leaders at Freedom Park
Partner Content
/ 8 June 2023

New history for AfriCAN Future Leaders at Freedom Park

The youth must work towards a transfer of real and visible power to the people

By Special Reports
Open Letter to President Thabo Mbeki – Recommitting ourselves to nation building
Opinion
/ 9 February 2022

Open Letter to President Thabo Mbeki – Recommitting ourselves to nation building

‘We will engage in a rugged struggle to ensure that all those who are implicated in the State Capture report are brought to book’

By Kefentse Mkhari
SA needs more young people in politics
Opinion
/ 16 June 2020

SA needs more young people in politics

Young people are a critical demographic in South Africa, but their influence on national politics in the past two decades has been limited

By Paul Kariuki
The system in South Africa has its knee on the neck of the youth
Opinion
/ 14 June 2020

The system in South Africa has its knee on the neck of the youth

The youth of today can learn from the youth of 1976, who rose up and rejected the Bantu education system

By Bonginkosi Khanyile
Are young South Africans set up for failure?
Analysis
/ 3 March 2020

Are young South Africans set up for failure?

With 7.9-million young South Africans out of work or with very little education or training opportunities, who looks out for their aspirations?

By Zama Mthunzi

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