RADIO 702  
Zengeziwe Msimang, Chief Communications Officer at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, spoke to Bongani Bingwa on Radio 702 about the challenges young South Africans face in accessing employment, despite actively applying for jobs. She emphasised that youth unemployment is driven by systemic barriers rather than a lack of effort or motivation from young people. 

TRIALOGUE KNOWLEDGE HUB
Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator was featured for its role in operating the SA Youth platform, which connects millions of young South Africans to employment, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities. The article explores SA Youth as a key component of South Africa’s coordinated response to youth unemployment through the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) and the National Pathway Management Network (NPMN).

MINARA BUSINESS MATTERS
Vis Naidoo, Lead: Demand Planning and Intelligence at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, spoke to Zain Mitha about solutions to South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. He highlighted the structural challenges in the labour market and the importance of coordinated, data-driven approaches to connect young people to opportunities at scale. 

VUK’TALK
Nelisiwe Mzizi, Senior Manager for Contact Centre, Employer and Youth Services, at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator in conversation on Vuk’ Talks, spoke about the SA Youth platform and its role in tackling youth unemployment in South Africa. She explained that the platform connects young people to a variety of opportunities, including jobs, internships, learnerships, and training programs, enabling them to gain experience and develop their careers. She also highlighted that employers benefit by gaining access to a large pool of talent, helping them find candidates suited to their recruitment needs. Nelisiwe emphasised that SA Youth is data-free and accessible, even for young people with limited internet access, and that it plays a key role in reducing barriers for youth to enter the workforce.