Knowledge & Research
by Delusha Pillay | Aug 13, 2025 | Featured, Knowledge & Research
In just 12 years, Gerald Chertavian has nurtured Year Up
from start-up to star status among nonprofits that offer
job training and educational support to disadvantaged
urban young adults.
Breaking Barriers
by Delusha Pillay | Jun 13, 2025 | Breaking Barriers, Featured
South Africa’s macroeconomic picture remains one of sluggish, jobless growth. In the first quarter of 2025, the economy expanded by a mere 0.1%, and while accelerating growth is a priority, evidence shows that this alone will not fix our youth employment crisis.
Case Studies
by Delusha Pillay | Mar 18, 2025 | Case Studies, Featured
South Africa faces interlinked challenges of high poverty, high inequality, and high unemployment, and the nation’s pursuit of inclusive growth has been a complex journey.
Breaking Barriers
by Steven | Feb 19, 2025 | Breaking Barriers, Featured
The start of 2025 fixed all eyes on the matric results and the all-time high pass rate of 87.3%.
Harambee in the News
by Delusha Pillay | Feb 18, 2025 | Featured, Harambee in the News
Following the release of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention’s (PYEI) third-quarter report on 12 February, our Chief Government Relations Officer, Mosuoe Sekonyela spoke to eNCA’s Thembekile Mrototo about South Africa’s ongoing youth unemployment...
Insights & Impact
by Delusha Pillay | Dec 13, 2024 | Featured, Insights & Impact
There is no doubt that the youth, brimming with innovation and talent, hold the potential to transform our country, from both a social and economic perspective. The paradox is that we face a growing unemployment crisis, with over 9 million young people currently...