#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 the future of South Africa’s tech sector depends on young talent

Ralph Berndt, Head of Sales and Marketing at inq. South Africa If you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable...

Toyota SA and YES partnership drives youth employment in the automotive sector

Toyota South Africa and the Youth Employment Service (YES) are celebrating the conclusion of Toyota’s sixth YES programme, which has equipped 712 young South Africans – 63% of them being women – with...

YES partners with Sanlam to launch innovative youth supply development initiative

The Youth Employment Service (YES) and Sanlam have partnered to launch an exciting initiative to support 60 youth-owned businesses across South Africa’s creative, green, and digital economy sectors...

How sports can bridge the financial literacy gap among the youth

By Tobie Van Heerden, CEO at 10X InvestmentsIn an era where financial literacy is becoming increasingly critical for navigating life’s challenges, there remains a concerning gap in young people’s...

Investing in the youth today paves the way for a new generation of leaders

By Leanne Emery-Hunter, COO of Youth Employment Service (YES) Every morning, a symphony of success stories drives me to my desk – narratives of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of...

For the youth by the youth

Hi, my name is Veronicca Ndhlovu. I am 17 and a Grade 11 student. I have a tight group of girls and we share all kinds of advice on life, love and our dreams. One of the girls is pregnant, she still...

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