Opening remarks by Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, on the release of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) Q1 2026/27 Quarterly Progress Report

This is an opening speech by Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli accompanying the release of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention Q1 2026/27 Quarterly Progress Report. It explains that the PYEI addresses youth unemployment by connecting young people to earning opportunities, including work-based placements, work-integrated learning and paid services. It does not announce a specific application opportunity or deadline.