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Opening Remarks by Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli at the media briefing on the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) Q4 Progress Report, Hatfield, Pretoria

The PresidencyRef: GOVNEWS-10161 at https://www.thepresidency.gov.za

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What this means

The document comprises opening remarks by Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli at a media briefing about the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) Q4 Progress Report for January–March 2026. It explains that PYEI is a nationwide, multi-sector initiative launched in 2020 to move youth from learning to earning, and it notes ongoing progress and the commemorative context of the 50th anniversary of 1976. It also urges young people to register to vote during an IEC registration weekend as part of democratic participation.

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voter registration opportunityOngoing

Register to vote during the IEC open voter registration weekend

Young people are encouraged to register to vote during an upcoming open voter registration weekend run by the IEC, as a first step to participate in democratic processes.

Who it is for
young people
How to act on it
Use the upcoming open voter registration weekend of the IEC to register to vote.
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We therefore want to encourage all young people to make use of this upcoming open voter registration weekend of the IEC to register to vote.
youth employment/earning opportunities accessOngoing

Access temporary earning opportunities via ESSA (PYEI network)

Through the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), young people can access opportunities via the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA) network as part of the learning-to-earning transition.

Who it is for
young people
How to act on it
Register on the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA) and access opportunities through ESSA.
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Currently, over 5.9 million young people are registered on SA Youth, and over 5.36 million are registered on the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA).
youth employment/earning opportunities accessOngoing

Access temporary earning opportunities via SA Youth (PYEI network)

Through the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), young people can access temporary earning opportunities via the SA Youth platform as part of the learning-to-earning transition.

Who it is for
young people
How to act on it
Register on SA Youth and access opportunities through the SA Youth platform.
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Currently, over 5.9 million young people are registered on SA Youth, and over 5.36 million are registered on the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA).

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Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

GOVNEWS-10161 at https://www.thepresidency.gov.za

Key Takeaways

  • event: media briefing
  • subject: Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) Q4 Progress Report
  • period: January to March 2026 (Q4 of 2025/2026 financial year)
  • author: Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli
  • location: Hatfield, Pretoria
  • date: 19 June 2026
  • reference: PYEI launched 2020 by President Cyril Ramaphosa
  • call to action: open voter registration weekend by IEC
  • context: 50th anniversary of 1976
  • result: sustained progress across core delivery components

Dates

Opening Date

19 June 2026

Closing Date

19 June 2026