The DA Youth is looking for a business plan that epitomises the South African entrepreneurial spirit. The competition is open to all South Africans between 18 and 30 years old. WHEN: Competition closes 25 November 2011. HOW: Download the entry form here in WORD or PDF. Submit the completed entry to: Email:  myfuturestartshere@da.org.za  Fax: 086 [...]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns the deeply racist comments reportedly made by ANC Youth League President Julius Malema at a gathering near Johannesburg yesterday. Malema’s statements indicate deep-seated prejudiced views, which are wholly inconsistent with the values that underpin our democracy. The use of such language is intended to divide South Africans on the basis [...]

Today the DA Youth is launching a national campaign to encourage youth entrepreneurship in South Africa. Youth unemployment in South Africa has reached crisis point, and it is vital that we explore new ways in which we can actively bring young people into the economy. As per the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey, almost three [...]

On Wednesday 19 October, Federal DA Youth Leader, Makashule Gana, and National Youth Director, Aimee Franklin, will launch a National Youth Entrepreneurship Campaign. The campaign forms a part of a broader drive by the DA Youth, which started with our lobbying for a youth wage subsidy, to present constructive solutions to the youth unemployment crisis. [...]