SA News | 23 August 2026 Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for stronger cooperation among BRICS countries to equip young people with the skills, opportunities and support needed to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy. Addressing the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Youth Ministerial Meeting in Visakhapatnam, India, on Saturday, Chikunga said young people across the world continue to...

Coceka Magubeni, Boitumelo Kgobotlo | 23rd August 2026 Noxolo Mahlubi’s N6 qualification in public management has not translated into employment. The 32-year-old who hails from Qumbu in the Eastern Cape says her struggle started when she failed to secure the in-service training required to complete her qualification. “We were told to go to TVET colleges because universities are full. We were promised the same skill set, but we are struggling to get in-service training for us to get our...

SA News | 5 August 2026 2026 reporting period will be first year of assessment for all designated employers who submit reports. The 2026 reporting period will be first assessment for all designated employers who submit employment equity plan reports – thus giving employers a base from which to assess progress towards achieving employment equity in an employer’s workforce. Department of Employment and Labour’s Employment Equity (EE) Directorate Director, Dr Ntsoaki Mamashela said following the...