On 16 June, South Africa commemorates the Soweto youth uprising of 1976. Youth Day is a significant event for Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, as it brings to the fore the work we do with young people to combat youth unemployment.
We have gathered the most informative interviews, articles, and media coverage from the day in this article. Click the links below to access the media:
Metro FM Talk interview with Ayabonga Cawe
Harambee’s Chief Enagement Officer, Zengeziwe Msimang, talks about the challenges confronting young people today and enablers of resilience for young people. She also highlights what needs to be done to get our youth into work.
Kaya FM Biz interview
Kaya FM’s Gugu Mfuphi talks to Harambee’s Sherrie Donaldson about how we can fully understand the best way to develop priority sectors in the SA’s economy that are ready for the youth to be employed.
Power FM Business interview
Harambee’s Evan Jones speaks to Power FM’s Sifiso Skenjana about priority sectors and what employers can do to assist young people to get into earning opportunities.
Radio 2000 Life, Love and All interview
Harambee’s Ellen Morta talks about what Harambee does and how it assists the youth.
City Press Twitter Space – Government needs to take huge risks to tackle youth unemployment
Harambee’s Amantle Mokubung took part in a City Press Twitter Spaces discussion to talk about how youths are doing it for themselves and what economic blocks they are experiencing while they navigate unemployment.
SAFM Jet Set Breakfast interview
Sharmi Surianarain, Chief Impact Officer at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator talks about youth unemployment challenges in the country. She also discusses her opinion piece she wrote for the Daily Maverick titled ‘Resilience is a map, and it offers clues on how to rebuild our economy. She is joined by her invited guests Lerato Shai from the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) and, Andronica Phalane, a contact centre agent from Harambee.
702 Inside EWN
For young people who need support and resources to get into earning opportunities, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator helps them to bridge the gap and pathway them into these opportunities.
Cape Talk Inside EWN
For young people who need support and resources to get into earning opportunities, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator helps them to bridge the gap and pathway them into these opportunities.
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