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Government has launched the National Youth Policy 2020-30 (NYP 2030), which  is aimed at producing positive youth development outcomes for young people at local, provincial and national level. 

Josua Juwele (21) was looking for a job when the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit South Africa last year. As a result of the devastating effects of the pandemic, he landed up homeless on the streets of Johannesburg. 

The City of Cape Town has launched a pilot project to divert organic food waste from landfills and is calling on the public to participate. 

Furthering your studies at a technical and vocational education and training (TVET) college can land you on the path to a successful career. 

You don’t have to study at a university to secure your future as furthering your studies through a TVET college will help you gain valuable skills.

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu is encouraging men and boys to champion the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). 

The department’s Men Championing Change Programme forms part of the Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement that was launched through the Men’s Parliament Programme of Action.

Takuwani Riime is a TshiVenda expression, meaning ‘let’s stand together’.

Fathers can take 10 consecutive days of unpaid parental leave after the birth of their child and claim UIF benefits. 

Did you know that qualifying fathers can claim parental benefits from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)?

The UIF started processing claims for contributing and qualifying beneficiaries for parental benefits in November 2019.

A group of unemployed poultry farmers have secured their future by forming a cooperative. 

Having the courage to leave an abusive marriage resulted in a Tshwane woman becoming a successful business owner. 

The Western Cape government is assisting unemployed youth to find experiential learning opportunities. 

An entrepreneur is reaping sweet benefits from his grandmother’s jam recipe.  

When Gontse Selaocoe’s grandmother used home-grown tomatoes to make jam, he watched with interest. Today, he is a budding entrepreneur, thanks to her delicious jam recipe.