President to engage with youth in pre-State of the Nation engagement

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday 6 February 2024 engage with young people in the Western Cape as part of the National Youth Development Agency’s marking of three years since the commencement of the Presidential Employment Stimulus and Youth Employment Intervention.

These flagship programmes of the Sixth Administration have collectively generated more than a million job opportunities and provided livelihood support, predominantly benefiting young individuals.

As the Administration nears its conclusion and in anticipation of the State of the Nation Address 2024, President Ramaphosa will participate in this youth-centred event at the Belhar Sports Centre in Cape Town.

The mass gathering will acknowledge the collaborative efforts of partners and beneficiaries who have significantly contributed to the expansion of economic opportunities for the nation’s young people.

During this engagement, young people will have access to a training hub that will facilitate interactions with trainers, mentors, and peers who have benefited from the opportunities created by the Presidential initiatives.

Additionally, an Opportunities Hub will showcase stakeholder offerings to aid the youth in transitioning from learning to earning, while a Partners Hub will spotlight contributions from all partners of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention.

This multifaceted event is designed to emphasise the importance of youth development programs and the PYEI.

The National Youth Development goal with the Belhar event is to create a dynamic platform that not only showcases existing youth programs and opportunities but also fosters direct engagement with young beneficiaries and stakeholders.

This dialogue aims to ensure continuous support and improvement in youth development initiatives.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: 6 February 2024
Time: 13:30 for 14:00
Venue: Belhar Sports Centre

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa - media@presidency.gov.za 

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria