Government has declared the month of June as Youth Month, a period set aside to pay tribute to young people for their activism and contribution to the country’s development.
Government is aware of the devastating effects of COVID-19 on all of society and its effects on the youth.
Government encourages the youth to adopt to our new normal, which requires creativity, innovation and acceleration of the 4IR revolution.
Government remains committed to advancing the youth agenda and recognises the importance of youth activism in driving economic growth.
Government re-affirmed the commitment to deal with challenges of youth by establishing the new Ministry in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.
Government has also increased the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) budget from R70 million in 1994 to over R15 billion in 2019.
We encourage young people to continue in the spirit of Thuma Mina and play their part to take forward the issue of youth development and make South Africa a progressive place to live in
