Youth employment programme records strong first-quarter gains

More than six million young people have registered on the National Pathway Management Network, exceeding the target of five million, while the programme has supported access to more than 2.

Mhlauli said Phase 5 represented “a major milestone” for the National Youth Service and would expand paid service opportunities for young people across the country.

Youth Service recruits 100 000 The Revitalised National Youth Service began its largest phase to date during the quarter, with plans to recruit 100 000 young people across South Africa.