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Afrika Tikkun, a leading youth development organisation, commends the introduction of the new regulations in the Social Development Grant Act, stresses the crucial role this will have in ensuring the lawful allocation of government funds. The organisation emphasises that government needs to do more to hold citizens accountable for their own progress and own development. […]

On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Afrika Tikkun has announced the appointment of Dr Onyi Nwaneri as the new group CEO. Dr Nwaneri succeeds former group CEO, Marc Lubner, who will now serve as executive deputy chairperson. According to the organisation, this landmark transition in leadership comes at a pivotal period for Afrika Tikkun as

Government has raised the national minimum wage by 8.5% to R27.58 per hour, effective from March 1, 2024. According to a government gazette this wage increase was included for domestic and farm workers.   This means, if the lowest paid worker worked eight hours a day and 20 days a week the new minimum wage

Reflecting on what might be his final state of the nation address pending the upcoming elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech seemed to prematurely celebrate anti-corruption reforms while downplaying the profound impact of state capture on youth development, education and empowerment in SA. In his address, Ramaphos recounted the hypothetical success story of Tintswalo, a young

Afrika Tikkun Services (ATS) in partnership with HSBC Bank hosted the 5th Annual Alumni Entrepreneur Network (AEN) Business Summit, on 11 November 2023, celebrating their ingenious entrepreneurs. The Summit provided young entrepreneurs with an opportunity to pitch their innovative business ideas or present their existing businesses to a panel of judges and a chance to

At a recent roundtable discussion hosted by youth development group Afrika Tikkun and tech giant Microsoft, business leaders from South Africa’s largest corporations questioned whether the country’s unemployment problem is due to a lack of jobs or a mismatch between the skills that young people have and the skills that employers need. During the dialogue

Born and raised in Thembisa, Johannesburg, young Mongezi Masombuka (30) is the founder and Managing Director of a successful IT and business solutions company and is steadily making waves in the tech industry. Having only recently celebrated his 30th birthday, Masombuka has already conquered a myriad of challenges. Stopping at nothing, his passion for knowledge

I am a 22-year-old girl born in Sebokeng and raised in Orange Farm. I live with my Grandmother and my two young siblings. I like to think of myself as a person who doesn’t follow while others lead, I love to lead. I also like to think that I’m self-driven and strong-minded, a free spirit

“Where passion meets the palate, not just satisfaction in a potato but love” I am a self-motivated, energetic and astute hustler at heart, with confidence that could light up the whole world. I hold a certificate in Business Analysis, a B-Com Business Management degree, and a B-Com (Hons) in Business Management.  I am also the

VOLKSWAGEN Group South Africa (VWSA) regards youth empowerment as a key imperative in building a sustainable future. VWSA human resources director, Russell Coleman, said the company understands the challenges the South African youth are facing and is committed to developing youth and providing them with skills that improve their employability. “I believe if youth is