We need to honour Madiba’s significance through more than just one day of charity and attend to deep structural change in our society
Some of the freedoms the youth fought for have been obtained but the battle for equal education is far from over
In the past, the youth played a pivotal role in fighting for democracy and negotiating for the new South Africa, but now it seems the youth are ignored
Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope
The youth have the power to overcome the inequalities from the past that still exist today
South Africa’s youth are not apathetic but they don’t feel connected to the government and political parties and they don’t trust politicians
Corruption, lack of employment and empty promises are among the reasons behind young people not wanting to vote
Mining has a key role to play in helping to ease youth unemployment
The onus is on government to create a supportive environment for business development
We must stop the erasure of youth voices on both the international and local stage
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
Five financial blindspots to steer clear of
The youth are South Africa’s key to reaching greatness, and for almost two decades, the Mail and Guardian have continuously recognised the impact the South African Youth make everyday with our 200 young South Africans initiative. See our latest winners here This year’s installation of M&G’s 200 Young South Africans boasts over 15 inclusive categories […]
Low voter turnout and the rise of youth activism could limit the party’s ability to win the 2024 provincial and national government elections
The need to involve and empower the youth as vital stakeholders cannot be overstated
It is important to directly speak to young South Africans to inform them why it is important to vote
After my son took his own life after becoming a victim, I urge other parents to discuss this scourge with their children
Higher education remains out of reach for many, and youth unemployment remains untenably high at about 64%.
‘MTV Suga’ and its outreach component forge social and behavioural change through storytelling
Gangs offer Cape Flats youths a way to elevate their status, opportunities for manageable responsibility and to gain access to resources. And they start young
Funding, collaboration and innovation can improve the skills and prospects of young South Africans
With 70% of Nigerians aged under 30 this should happen but the top candidates are 70 and 75 and the third will have to work with politicians the youth want out
From technology startups to innovations in industries such as agriculture and transport, they are creating jobs and opportunities for themselves and their peers
It requires more than being technologically competent; the basics of establishing networks and pitching to investors can be taught but it takes time to do so
The e-learning platform My Playbox profiles 11 South African entrepreneurs and unlocks their secrets for less than the price of a business textbook
We need to move away from imposing ‘solutions’ on young people to seeing them as active partners
From our daily engagements with young people at Youth Capital and the Centre for Social Development in Africa, we know that most are proactive, energetic and resilient. Young people are ready to contribute to the economy and pursue sustainable livelihoods. But endless rejections, the lack of financial resources and deep-seated barriers have left them in […]
Despite young people comprising Africa’s majority, their political participation is riddled with inconsistencies. Many young Kenyans won’t vote next month but it is likely to be very different next year in Nigeria
Papama Mnqandi is a social entrepreneur and youth activist based in the Eastern Cape.
Resilience alone in the face of crisis is not what will get us through. It needs to be coupled with intentional investment and support to address the reality of our country’s youth
Three interns at the Mail & Guardian write about being young in South Africa today
Slow transformation in the economy means there are still too few black people in top management positions that could provide positive role models