More than 100 young people gathered at Iziko Museum of South Africa for the inaugural Youth in Colour: Sip & Paint and Silent Disco, a Youth Month celebration that transformed the museum into a vibrant hub of creativity, music and connection.
Designed to bring together contemporary youth culture and heritage spaces, the event combined a…
Families invited to play proudly South African board game FinMaster
The late Nelson Mandela said "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." This Youth Month, Cavendish Square is inviting families to put down their screens, pull up a chair and put their money skills to the test…
South Africa's high youth unemployment rate and rising living costs are pushing many young people to seek legitimate ways to earn money online.
According to Statistics South Africa's latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey, the national unemployment rate reached 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026. Young people are hardest hit, with unemployment at 60.9% among…
Afrika Tikkun, proud recipient of the 2025 CSI Legacy Award for Best NGO, successfully hosted its highly anticipated Youth Month Breakfast on Thursday, 12 June 2025, at the Uthando Centre in Braampark, Johannesburg. The event brought together a dynamic mix of government officials, business leaders and development sector stakeholders to engage in meaningful conversations about…
Beyond Words project to Tackle South Africa's Literacy Crisis
In celebration of Youth Month, the Cotton On Foundation has launched a bold new initiative aimed at transforming literacy outcomes in South Africa. Titled Beyond Words, the national campaign sees the Cotton On Foundation and the Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation come together in a long-standing and now…
June is Youth Month in South Africa – a time to celebrate young people and reflect on how to build a brighter, more inclusive future.
Understanding the concept of financial risk is a key skill that helps young people avoid money pitfalls and thrive later in life. Just as we teach children to cross the…
Youth Month is often regarded as an opportune time to pause, and celebrate the youth in South Africa, while reflecting on the big wins and struggles they are going through.
At face value, the youth ideally want to be heard and supported but the question is then, how can they be supported impactfully?
Various organisations try to…
Ahead of Youth Month, long-time supporter of education and youth development, Engen recently hosted career guidance workshops to help learners explore exciting career options open to matriculants who excel in STEM subjects.
In association with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), the workshop sessions were held at Manzomthombo Secondary School on 21 May and…
June is the month when we traditionally focus on the youth of South Africa. However, with youth unemployment at close to 75%, it can seem to young job seekers that there is little to celebrate.
Personal finance website JustMoney.co.za recently spoke to some young South Africans, and found that, despite the multiple challenges they face, they are focused on paying their bills and making every effort to put…
Having the insight and knowledge to manage risk is a critical life skill, enabling young adults to successfully leverage opportunities without falling into debt or suffering crippling loss in their early lives and careers.
Youth month presents parents with an "opportunity to have that critical 'insurance talk' with their children about managing the opportunities -…