The moral dilemma of privilege has led to nihilism as well as unprecedented social justice action
The pandemic has demonstrated that, when it’s a matter of life and death, we can manage dramatic U-turns in public policy. We must take similarly decisive action now on climate change, rather than later regretting it
The shake-up has seen young, feminist and anti-neoliberal voices emerge from the 15 May general election
Can Nigeria’s #EndSars protests restructure electoral politics? Or will they simply become a dramatic, but ineffective interlude, to the status quo?
Women in the personal services sector and young people have been hard hit by the pandemic in terms of employment, but they struggled even before Covid-19
Shaping the frontal cortex as a critical youth development strategy
COMMENT: The protests against the Ugandan president’s 35-year rule are being led by the youth. But they cannot do it alone
Laws on access to sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents and age of consent to sexual activity in many countries do not adequately serve the needs of young people and even when they are progressive, they are often not well implemented
Before Nzimande or anyone in government thinks of telling young people to “choose” TVET colleges again, they need to fix this sector
A decade of reconstruction looms post-Covid. This is our chance to restructure the economy to build a more inclusive one
The economy as a whole will benefit from investment in young entrepreneurs
Young people answered the call to service during this crisis and made a significant contribution during lockdown, they deserve to be recognised as changemakers
After learning from Côte D’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas, the Paradou AC academy is revolutionising football in Algeria — and doing it barefoot
The spirit of defiance against injustice that was captured by the Soweto Uprisings in 1976 can still be felt among young people in post-apartheid South Africa
Young people are a critical demographic in South Africa, but their influence on national politics in the past two decades has been limited
Technology is key for youth to access economic opportunities, however many cannot afford devices or data
Organisations need to collaborate and connect in order to take the lead
Because most fake news is spread on social media where young people feel comfortable, the government should ask for their help
Our continent is not just united geographically, but also by our shared experiences and we should use that to build a bright future
With 7.9-million young South Africans out of work or with very little education or training opportunities, who looks out for their aspirations?
A six-point plan will help to drive the president’s youth employment intervention but it is essential that the experiences of young people are prioritised in its design and delivery
There has been an effort by the state to expand the TVET college sector. But the reality is that the systems at many of these colleges are simply not working
Multiculturalism in higher education can drive intra-African trade and economic goals
Young people want better representation in the corridors of power, a decent education and an economy that guarantees them jobs
Countries must take steps to build young people’s social, political and economic involvement
The volatile Jo’burg suburb’s youth centre provides respite
from the harsh realities of crime, gang-related violence and unemployment
Longevity enthusiasts believe immortality is a worthwhile goal. But refugees from the past could create problems for future generations
Young people need to be able to imagine a better future if they are to stand a chance of creating it
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Millions are interested in agriculture, but stigma and low wages drive them to greener pastures
Our schools have policies for citizenship education, now they need to provide the contexts necessary for democracy to thrive
Being a child in South Africa is difficult, but there are programmes that help them to survive and thrive