Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
youth developmentlatest news & developments

Safer communities start with investing in the mental well-being of our youth

South Africa's youth face immense psychosocial and economic insecurities, stemming from intergenerational trauma, historical injustices, and modern challenges like poverty and…

Academic agenda: University of Cape Town students express their views about fees. File Photo

RESET@50: Youth cannot build a future they are excluded from

Fifty years after the 1976 Soweto Uprising, South Africa's "born-free" generation faces high unemployment and limited access to opportunities. This Youth Month, the call for a…

History: The youth of 1976 demanded the right to learn. . . the youth of 2026 require the tools to thrive. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

The youth of 1976 sought the right to learn

As South Africa marks fifty years since the Soweto Uprising of 1976, this article reflects on the historical significance of June 16 and challenges the nation to move beyond…

Young dancers bring high energy and fearless talent to the Royal Nice Things Dance League finale. Photos: Supplied

The hustler, the dancer, the dreamer

From Soweto streets to global screens, Mr NT blends hustle, heart and heritage — turning dance into a vehicle for opportunity, community and impact

Thapelo Motloung, the founder of the Soweto Film Market and CEO of the Soweto International Film Festival. Photo: Supplied

The bioscope is back: Soweto film Market & film festival are reclaiming township cinema culture

Thapelo Motloung breaks down building a filmmaking ecosystem in Soweto through SIFF and Soweto Film Marke

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)

Ramaphosa touts youth jobs drive as StatsSA data paints grim unemployment picture

The statistics agency’s youth report notes worsening joblessness, hunger and safety concerns among South Africa’s youth

Young people want to work, not wait

A skilled, educated, economically supported youth is the bedrock of a strong democracy

Anglo American Youth Campaign

Meet the youth who are moving and shaking up Anglo

Veteran journalist Felicia Mabuza-Suttle

Q&A Sessions: Felicia Mabuza-Suttle, standing on the shoulders of heroes

Veteran journalist Felicia Mabuza-Suttle tells us about how she dealt with patriarchy, her passion for youth development and why she is a germaphobe

The likes of Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) and Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana) and many others laid a foundation. The onus is now on us, especially the youth, to continue what they began.
(Kambou Sia/AFP)

Africa’s youth must continue the struggle of great leaders

Our continent is not just united geographically, but also by our shared experiences and we should use that to build a bright future

The African Union has a new campaign to address  youth unemployment

​African Union rolls out 1 Million by 2021 campaign

Fostering new approaches to address unemployment in African youth

The YES model is uncompromising in setting economic and development infrastructure in the heart of marginalised communities and ensuring market access is established for the new enterprises

Enterprise Development – a promising pathway for youth in the economy

Youth Employment Service

Both the teachers and the learners at Mbwili Secondary School go the extra mile to ensure that top marks are sustained

The secret formula of success

Mbilwi Secondary School is one of the best schools in the country, so what makes it, and its students tick?

Belinda Damhuis  (High School Principal), Chrislin Nieuwoudt, Micaela da Silva, Kiara Janse Van Rensburg and Courtney Scheuble. (Front) Rofhiwa Lishivha and Jessica du Toit

Defining matric success, the Holy Rosary School way

The school adopts a holistic approach to teaching and students

Investing in the future of South Africa requires building strong educational foundations that last

The three pillars of scholarly success

The Dell Young Leaders initiative has had extraordinary results

Eastern Cape Education MEC Mlungisi Mvoko says the transformation plan has improved the entire schooling system in the province

Transformation plan bears fruit for Eastern Cape

The province attained the highest improvement rate in the country

Katlego Mahlo was the top Student Sponsorship Programme matriculant in the IEB for the year

Extraordinary academic achievements

At St Mary’s School, 2018 once again proved that faith, a strong work ethic and a commitment to tradition delivers results

The Transitions Foundation is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about youth development

After-School Programmes

After-school tutoring and mentoring programmes have the potential to vastly improve the performance of high school learners

The WWF’s Environmental Leaders programme has produced excellent results

Youth Leadership

Winner: WWF Environmental Leaders

Bantu Holomisa has called for the suspension of all unlisted investments at the PIC. (David Harrison/M&G)

​Civic education might be the future

In a democracy, this means learning about self-governance