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National government has committed to growing South Africa’s tourism industry. Over the next five years, they want to have 5-million guests visiting the country. 

Youth Focus

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Youth Focus

At the end of the recent Child Protection Week, Deputy Minister of Communication Thandi Mahambehlala called on young people to use the internet to empower themselves. She said it was easy for the internet to become a distraction for the young. 

The Department of Social Development has built 17 community care centres in rural settlements three provinces to support those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.

The recent drought reminds us that water must not be wasted. Both global leaders and South African youth are working to find sustainable ways to save our water, a precious resource essential for the growth of local communities and the national economy.

Findings from a survey collecting data about HIV and behavioural trends will shape the country’s health policies.

The Gauteng Education Department’s new school of specialisation recently launched in the Magaliesburg is one of 27 high schools set to improve learners’ hands-on experience in key skills needed to grow the economy.

Research is showing that the performance of South African learners is on the rise, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga noted during her recent budget vote.

When professional nurse Nomqondiso Mbhalo, 46, started raising chicks she had no idea it would motivate her to start an award-winning business.

Youngsters in disadvantaged rural communities are being given opportunities, thanks to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ (DAFF) Junior LandCare programme. 

The initiative aims to create work by harnessing rural agricultural skills to improve harvests and food security.

Junior LandCare was introduced to empower disadvantaged rural youth through skills development, school nutrition and environmental education programmes. Almost 12 500 young rural students have passed through the programme.