Calls for govt to fast-track implementation of basic income grant

Advocacy group the Black Sash on Monday said it was vital that government fast-tracked the implementation of the proposed basic income grant to help those left destitute by the lockdown. Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu called for the implementation of the basic income grant in the National…

LISTEN: How Linkedin can maximise one's chances of employment

POWER Lunch host Mpho Letsholonyane speaks to the founder and director of Sivuka Ashalia Maharajh about the power of Linkedin to meet and engage with likeminded people and its effects on personal and professional development.

LISTEN: How mentorship can bolster your career prospects

Everyone needs a holding hand at the beginning of their careers to get a solid foundation in a bid to have a firm career grounding. Speaking on POWER Lunch on Monday mentors and entrepreneurs Luyanda Duma and Ndzavi Derrick address the importance of mentorship and why they are mentors.

987 Jobs campaign: How can you tell the difference between a real job advert and a scam

Scammers are taking advantage of unemployed young people who are in desperate need of work. Due to the high levels of unemployment, a lot of young people have fallen prey to illegitimate job scams and lost money. Young people need to be proactive and make sure they verify jobs and look out for all …

How the digital economy can boost employment

Work seeker support manager at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Sivuyisiwe Prusent joins Mpho Lestsholonyane on POWER Lunch to address how the digital economy can create jobs to fuel economic recovery and growth.    

987 Jobs: Young people supporting each other and working together

In this edition of a series of conversations geared towards driving youth employment, Mpho Letsholonyane speaks to @Harambee4Work's Adela Ndlovu to discuss youth services and how young people can support each other by working together to make a difference in their communities.

#987Jobs: How to hustle better

Community development facilitator Thulisile Ndlovu from the Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator joins Mpho Letsholonyane on POWER Lunch to discuss how to hustle better.

#987Jobs: Getting work ready for 2021

Campaign manager at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator Amantle Mokubung advises unemployed youth to prepare for employment. She joins Mpho Letsholonyane on POWER Lunch.

#987Jobs: SA's Youth Support Network

Mpho Letsholonyane speaks to Lebo Nke, the chief culture officer at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator. Harambee is a not-for-profit social enterprise building African solutions for the global challenge of youth unemployment.

#987Jobs: All4Youth on its mentorship network

As part of the #987Jobs campaign, we are chatting to the learning manager of Nestle, Desiree Zikalala about their All 4 Youth mentorship programme.