#YouthMatters

Amplifying the voices of young South Africans who are shaping the future of business, innovation, and social change. Stories of ambition, resilience, and impact.

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Why mentorship is key to unlocking young entrepreneurial potential

The current education system is outdated, still preparing learners for an industrial-era workforce, while today’s society demands entrepreneurial thinking to enable our young people to create...

Building the next generation of municipal engineers is key to solving South Africa’s infrastructure crisis

Discussions about South Africa’s infrastructure challenges usually focus on failing water systems, deteriorating roads, unreliable electricity supply and mounting maintenance backlogs. Less...

Architecting Our Future: Why True Freedom Requires Sovereign Innovation

By Dr Mmaki Jantjies, Group Executive: Innovation and Transformation On 16 June, Youth Day, South Africa pauses not only to remember the courage of young people, but to confront the unfinished work of...

The 360-degree emerging leader: how South Africa’s young managers can turn generational friction into corporate clout

South Africa possesses one of the most vibrant, diverse and complex corporate landscapes in the world. At the heart of this landscape is a fast-growing cohort of young managers who are already...

FNB App Academy 2026 Joins Forces with UJ Business School to Shape Next-Gen Developers

FNB, together with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School (JBS), have announced a landmark collaboration for the 2026 FNB App Academy programme, aimed at expanding access to credible...

Beyond the Storm: Transforming the Youth Employment Landscape Through Data and Bold Action

Fifty years after the student uprising that defined Youth Day on 16 June 1976, South Africa’s young people have secured their political freedom, but the struggle for economic inclusion continues. They...

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