ARTICLES RELATING TO YOUTH

SA facing adoption crisis - report

2013-05-24 09:53
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Since 2008 there has been no real increase in adoptions to help the country's estimated two million orphans, and the number of orphans is projected to increase substantially.

Youth firms set for R3bn cash injection

2013-05-07 19:30

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says close to R2bn has been set aside to fund youth-led businesses, in addition to the R1bn announced last month.

Initiative to employ youth launched

2013-04-23 14:09

An incentive to encourage businesses to employ young South Africans and reduce youth unemployment has been launched in Johannesburg.

Spain's plan to get youth back to work

2013-03-13 09:07

Spain has pledged €3.5bn to easing mass unemployment among the country's youth, as the government tries to stem a relentless tide of layoffs and jobless queues.

Corruption getting worse - youth

2013-03-06 18:50

A survey has found that 69% of young South Africans believe corruption in government is getting worse, with only 8% believing it has gone down.

Tax incentives for employing youth mooted

2013-02-27 14:09

A youth employment tax incentive aimed at encouraging firms to employ young work seekers will shortly be tabled for consideration by parliament.

Cabinet's 4-day lekgotla gets under way

2013-02-05 14:31

Cabinet has held the first day of its lekgotla at President Jacob Zuma's presidential guesthouse in Pretoria, discussing the upcoming year and the way forward.

Teen teased for failing, hangs herself

2013-01-18 08:31
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A KwaZulu-Natal teenager has hanged herself with an ANC robe in her garden, apparently because her friends had been teasing her after she failed Grade 11.

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Skateboarding out of trouble

2012-12-24 09:00

Children from pour neighbourhoods in South Africa learn how to skateboard so they get more discipline and confidence.

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Most young people know a criminal - poll

2012-12-06 22:11

A survey has revealed that about two-thirds of South African youth claim to know a professional criminal.

Children most affected by inequality

2012-10-17 22:28

Rising inequality will hit South African children hard if policy-makers do nothing to close the income gap, a new study has found.

Mbalula praises call for economic freedom

2012-09-27 08:03
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The ANC Youth League must not apologise for calling for economic freedom and the nationalisation of mines, ANC national executive member Fikile Mbalula says.

Pupil gives birth at school

2012-08-03 11:48

A teenager who concealed her pregnancy from teachers was unable to hide her secret any longer when she went into labour and gave birth at her school.

Youth lose faith in Zuma - survey

2012-07-16 22:32
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South Africa's youth has largely lost faith in President Jacob Zuma's ability to govern the country, a survey has found.

DA, Fedusa agree on wage subsidy

2012-06-21 19:49

The youth wage subsidy must be introduced urgently to relieve unemployment among young people, the DA and Fedusa say.

Youth must defend economic freedom - ANCYL

2012-06-16 14:43
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Young people in South Africa should prepare themselves to take on the task of economic freedom, the ANC Youth League says.

Government has failed the youth - Zille

2012-06-16 12:36
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Government has failed to respond to the youth unemployment crisis in South Africa, DA leader Helen Zille says.

Youth lose confidence in police - survey

2012-06-11 14:00

Most South Africans aged between 18 and 34 across all race and demographic boundaries have lost confidence in the police, a survey has found.

345 children reported missing

2012-05-31 11:48

A total of 345 cases of missing children have been reported to Missing Children SA in the last year, the organisation says.

Violence interrupts Zille speech

2012-05-15 17:05
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DA leader Helen Zille was interrupted while speaking at a protest against Cosatu over the youth wage subsidy when violence erupted.

Schools need support structures: DA

2012-05-14 14:23

Gauteng schools need to put support structures in place to support troubled pupils and reduce expulsions, says the DA.

Rooibos has anti-ageing potential

2012-04-03 00:00

The pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries have long sought to restore and reverse the effects of ageing. Now scientists are investigating whether rooibos may hold some answers.

NYDA salary budget soars: DA Youth

2012-03-14 13:18
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The Democratic Alliance Youth has asked Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane to urgently intervene in the National Youth Development Agency.

Vavi won't meet Mazibuko on wage subsidy

2012-03-13 14:21

Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi will not meet the DA's Lindiwe Mazibuko to discuss a proposed youth wage subsidy as they have "fundamental ideological differences", Cosatu says.

Plan to deal with foster care backlog

2012-02-22 19:06

A plan has been developed to deal with problems in the foster care backlog in Gauteng, including recruiting retired social workers and introducing more foster care.

 

Cosatu rejects Zille on youth subsidy

2013-05-17 08:21
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Cosatu has rejected the claim by DA leader Helen Zille that the trade union federation is keeping people unemployed by influencing government not to implement the youth wage subsidy.

SA's youth anguish over jobs, money

2013-03-17 12:58

Young South Africans are out of their minds with worry, as money, job security and crime are giving them sleepless nights.

Zuma: Youth focus on Commonwealth Day

2013-03-11 15:37

South Africa will celebrate Commonwealth Day by focusing on youth development issues, President Jacob Zuma says.

Getting SA's Youth to Read

2013-03-05 11:15

Is it just me or are the kids of South Africa just not reading anymore?

ANC must work with its allies - Cosatu

2013-02-07 15:35

The ANC should not expect a vote on a "blank cheque" and should work with its alliance partners to address the country's problems, Cosatu's Gauteng chairperson says.

Street child, 13, arrested for murder

2013-01-24 09:03

A street child has appeared in court in connection with the murder of another 13-year-old boy on New Year's Eve, according to a report.

Child sex ruling welcomed

2013-01-16 14:39
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Two organisations working with abused children have welcomed a court ruling against the criminalisation of consensual sexual acts between teenagers.

Orphanage 'too white' for donations

2012-12-07 09:41
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A Pretoria orphanage says it is no longer getting financial support from large companies as 70% of the children in its care are white.

Third of SA youth wants to emigrate - survey

2012-11-21 13:10
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The number of South Africans between the ages of 18 and 34 who want to emigrate has sharply increased in the last three months, with whites and Indians most keen to leave.

SA man on Top 10 CNN Heroes list

2012-10-01 08:30

A Soweto man who runs a youth programme has made the top 10 list of nominations for CNN’s Hero of the Year award.

Some relatives qualify for foster grant

2012-09-03 09:08

Relatives who take care of orphaned or abandoned children can qualify for foster grants thanks to a recent court order - but this doesn't include grandparents or siblings.

Radical youth part of ANC - Lamola

2012-07-31 07:39

The militant and radical youth are the life and the brainchild of the ANC and must challenge the older generation's way of thinking, ANCYL deputy president Ronald Lamola says.

Students vocal at ANCYL dialogue

2012-06-21 19:49
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Students attending an ANC Youth League dialogue at Unisa have openly voiced their opinions on issues such as the economy, land, corruption and how the country can move forward.

Zuma undermined the youth - Malema

2012-06-20 09:45
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Expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema has accused President Jacob Zuma of undermining the youth by travelling to Mexico instead of addressing a Youth Day rally.

Youth exploited in protests - Chabane

2012-06-16 14:43

Young people are exploited in service delivery protests because of their vulnerability, but they should focus on their education instead, Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane has told a Youth Day event.

Youth spreading Malema lies, says ANC

2012-06-11 15:30

Claims that the ANC leadership seeks the reinstatement of expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema have been rejected.

Online safety for children launched

2012-06-01 16:18

The launch of Google's online child safety campaign is a noble effort to protect children, says Minister of Children Lulu Xingwana.

Youth prefer Motlanthe for president - survey

2012-05-28 14:58
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Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is twice as popular as President Jacob Zuma among South African youth as their choice for the next president, according to a social media survey.

Zille blames violence on Cosatu

2012-05-15 15:39
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DA leader Helen Zille blames Cosatu for the violence during the DA's march against Cosatu in the Johannesburg city centre.

Zuma criticises Afro-pessimism

2012-04-11 14:23

Africa is poised for economic success in the future, but its people need to stop being so pessimistic about its chances, President Jacob Zuma says.

Housing brings dignity: Zille

2012-03-19 16:16

Adequate housing is a key requirement for a sense of dignity, says Western Cape Premier Helen Zille.

Cosatu a contradiction: Mazibuko

2012-03-13 18:03
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Cosatu's refusal to discuss youth unemployment with the Democratic Alliance reveals a contradiction in the union federation, says DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko.

Youth must be disciplined - Zuma

2012-02-23 15:17
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The energy and innovation of the youth are vital to the ANC, but their ideas should be argued through the proper structures, ANC president Jacob Zuma says.

FET bill 'will address skills shortage'

2012-02-22 16:00

The ANC has welcomed the passing of the Further Education and Training colleges amendment bill, saying it will help the higher education department address the skills shortage facing the country.

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