Youth opportunities

From the Library to Lecture Halls: The Story of Leonardo Abrahams

Leonardo began visiting the Ashton Library in Grade 10, in 2017. His first school project was about water, and the library assisted him by...

At 2:45 p.m. in Nyanga, Cape Town, the final school bell rings at Oscar Mpetha High. Learners stream out of classrooms into a township where...

As we wrap up Youth Month, we reflect on a time dedicated to honouring the bravery and vision of the 1976 generation and celebrating the...

On 16 June 2025, hundreds of young people celebrated Youth Day at the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Provincial Youth...

Education

Our After School work is focused on research, capacity building and knowledge management.

Education

Despite increasing access to education, almost half of the learners who enter school in grade 1 don't matriculate.

It is with great disappointment that I heard about the demotion of the Western Province u/16 team at the recent Grant Khomo week rugby...

On Wednesday, 28 June 2023, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) YearBeyond Programme, in partnership with the UCT Graduate...

South Africa celebrates Youth Day on 16 June every year. While this is generally a day of upliftment for young people, the Western Cape...

Good day, goeiemôre, molweni Today, we commemorate National Youth Day and I am pleased to celebrate this significant occasion with the youth...