Pretoria: Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli will on Monday provide an update on the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI). Now in its fifth year, the PYEI remains one of South Africa’s most significant responses to the youth unemployment crisis. The briefing will focus on key achievements, lessons learned, and plans to expand its impact across government and private sector partnerships, as announced by the Presidency ahead of Monday’s event.
According to South African Government News Agency, the update on the PYEI Fourth Quarter Report is scheduled to take place at the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) head office in Pretoria. The Deputy Minister will reflect on the report covering the period from January to March 2025.
The briefing will highlight several key areas, including the earning opportunities secured for youth in the fourth quarter, progress on the Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund, new tools supporting township entrepreneurs, and strategies to tackle persistent youth unemployment in a low-growth economy.
In a previous briefing on the PYEI third quarter report in February, the Deputy Minister emphasized that the initiative remains central to national efforts in addressing youth unemployment by ensuring access to economic opportunities for young South Africans. At that time, Mhlauli pointed out the progress made in unlocking earning opportunities and equipping young people with the necessary skills and resources for success in the labor market.