Bringing young people on board is important
In a country marred by youth unemployment, the Youth Empowerment panel discussion hosted by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) last month gave the university’s alumni a chance to connect robustly by sharing various issues affecting the youth. Facilitated by Deputy President of the UJ Convocation Zanele Modiba, the discussion kicked off with an address from the President of the Convocation, Professor Boitumelo Diale, who spoke about the role of the Convocation as well as some of the important projects run by the university. The discussion comprised Executive Deputy Chairperson of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Karabo Mohale, a member of UJ Convocation Exco, Nondumiso Mvubu, President of the UJ SRC, Mxolisi Manana, and founder of Taste of Legends and One Day Leader finalist, Bongekile Radebe. Prof Diale said this is not the end of the journey, but it continues. Giving a warm welcome to the 2022 graduates who were part of the past two graduation ceremonies held at the university’s esteemed Soweto campus, she said she looks forward to having them being active members of their alumni. Executive Deputy Chairperson of the NYDA Karabo Mohale delved into socio-economic development for the youth. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) recently released the results of unemployment amongst young people. Young
Back, left to right: Ms Nondumiso Mvubu - Member of UJ Convocation Exco, Mr Nell Ledwaba - Senior Manager of Alumni Relations, Ms Zanele Modiba – Vice- President of UJ Convocation Exco, front and seated, Prof Boitumelo Diale – President of the UJ Convocation Exco and Mr Mxolisi Manana - President of SRC.
Left to right; Mr Nell Ledwaba - Senior Manager of Alumni Relations, Mr Mxolisi Manana - President of SRC, Ms Nondumiso Mvubu - Member of UJ Convocation Exco, Prof Boitumelo Diale – President of the UJ Convocation Exco and Ms Zanele Modiba – Vice-President of UJ Convocation Exco.
people in the country aged between 15 and 34 are the
absolute majority. Over 60% of the 20.8 million youth in the country are unemployed, she said. Mohale stressed that they need to look at how they can build
The Panelists, left to right; Mr Mxolisi Manana - President of SRC, Ms Nondumiso Mvubu - Member of UJ Convocation Exco, Prof Boitumelo Diale – President of the UJ Convocation Exco and Ms Zanele Modiba – Vice-President of UJ Convocation Exco.
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