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Keynote address Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli on the occasion of the Nelson Mandela Day Student Leadership Dialogue and Student Services Expo, Eastcape Midlands TVET College

The PresidencyRef: GOVNEWS-10256 at https://www.thepresidency.gov.za

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This document is a keynote address by Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli for the Nelson Mandela Day Student Leadership Dialogue and Student Services Expo at Eastcape Midlands TVET College. It commemorates Nelson Mandela Day (18 July) and focuses on student leadership in the spirit of Madiba, emphasizing leadership through service, humility, and trust. The speech encourages students to pursue education and opportunities, highlights government youth development and TVET investment, and directs students to platforms such as SAYouth.mobi and programmes such as PYEI/YES and SETAs for learning and employment opportunities.

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Youth Employment Service (YES)

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Who it is for
young South Africans seeking employment opportunities
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Follow the programme opportunities referenced in the speech (YES) to access employment support.
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Youth Employment Service (YES)
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Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI)

The speech mentions the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) as an employment intervention that can provide youth opportunities.

Who it is for
young South Africans seeking employment opportunities
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Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI)
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Access youth opportunities via SAYouth.mobi (SA Youth national network)

The speech directs students to SAYouth.mobi, part of the SA Youth national network, as a platform to find opportunities.

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students and young South Africans looking for opportunities
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Use SAYouth.mobi as the platform mentioned in the speech to access opportunities.
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SAYouth.mobi
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National Youth Service (NYS) for unemployed youth

The speech mentions National Youth Service (NYS) for unemployed youth (not in employment/education/training), including community service/infrastructure projects, accredited training, and a monthly stipend.

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Participate in National Youth Service (NYS) as described in the speech.
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National Youth Service (NYS)

Facts

Reference

GOVNEWS-10256 at https://www.thepresidency.gov.za

Key Takeaways

  • Speaker: Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli
  • Event: Nelson Mandela Day Student Leadership Dialogue and Student Services Expo
  • Host/venue: Eastcape Midlands TVET College (Makhanda campus mentioned)
  • Date reference: Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July
  • Theme: student leadership
  • Leadership message: leadership begins with daily choices; for SRC/class committees it is about earning trust and ensuring students feel heard/respected/valued
  • Education message: education as a tool for transformation; TVET colleges support economic growth, industrial development, and employment creation
  • Youth development frameworks mentioned: National Development Plan 2030, National Youth Policy 2030, Medium-Term Development Plan
  • Opportunity platform: SA Youth national network via SAYouth.mobi (free; no data required)
  • Employment interventions mentioned: Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) and Youth Employment Service (YES)
  • SETAs mentioned: learnerships, internships, bursaries, skills development programmes
  • National Youth Service (NYS) mentioned: for unemployed youth (not in employment/education/training), includes community service/infrastructure projects, accredited training, and a monthly stipend
  • Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli
  • The Presidency
  • Eastcape Midlands TVET College
  • Eastcape Midlands Makhanda Campus
  • Department of Higher Education and Training
  • Mr Charl Van Heerden
  • Acting Mayor Councillor Nkwentsha
  • MMC for Local Economic Development
  • Chief Whip of the Makhanda Councillor Hoyi
  • Dean of the Diocese Reverend Dyantyi (Anglican Church of Southern Africa)
  • Deputy Chairperson of the NYDA Bonga Makhanya
  • SAFETSA
  • Student Representative Council (SRC)
  • Institutional SRC President Ms Chioma Tshonti
  • Nelson Mandela (Madiba)
  • SA Youth national network
  • SAYouth.mobi
  • Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI)

Dates

Opening Date

15 July 2026