{"id":860,"date":"2025-09-06T09:44:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T09:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/otp\/2025\/09\/06\/provincial-launch-of-the-epwp-academic-empowerment-programme\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T09:44:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T09:44:14","slug":"provincial-launch-of-the-epwp-academic-empowerment-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/otp\/2025\/09\/06\/provincial-launch-of-the-epwp-academic-empowerment-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"PROVINCIAL LAUNCH OF THE EPWP ACADEMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, together with MEC Fufe Makatong, officially launched the EPWP Academic Empowerment Programme in Upington, in the Z.F. Mgcawu District. The Launch marks a milestone for youth empowerment in the Northern Cape.<\/p>\n

In attendance were Members of the Executive Council, the District and Local Mayors as well as key stakeholders.<\/p>\n

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In his keynote address, Premier Saul encouraged participants to seize this life-changing opportunity. He emphasised to them that we need young people to grab the opportunities that this programme presents completing matric or starting a business that creates jobs and strengthens our provincial economy.<\/p>\n

MEC Makatong further urged community members, schools, and churches to make available public facilities for use as classrooms to ensure accessible training spaces for participants.<\/p>\n

Ms. Yolanda Malatsi Engelsman, Chairperson of Disabled People South Africa (DPSA), highlighted the importance of inclusion, and ensuring that no one is left behind.<\/p>\n

Together, government, communities, and partners are rewriting futures, one opportunity at a time.<\/p>\n

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The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, together with MEC Fufe Makatong, officially launched the EPWP Academic Empowerment Programme in Upington, in the Z.F. Mgcawu District. The Launch marks a milestone for youth empowerment in the Northern Cape. In attendance were Members of the Executive Council, the District and Local Mayors as well as key stakeholders.  <\/p>\n

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