For many South African graduates, the journey beyond an honours degree ends not because of a lack of ability, but because of funding. Master’s and PhD studies remain out of reach for thousands of capable students who cannot afford tuition, accommodation, or research costs. In a country facing serious skills shortages in critical sectors, this…
For millions of young South Africans, the struggle to find work is not about effort or ambition. It is about access — access to experience, access to employers willing to train, and access to income while learning. As unemployment continues to weigh heavily on people under 35, structured learnerships remain one of the few realistic…
For many young South Africans, the search for work doesn’t fail because of laziness or lack of interest — it fails because opportunities are scarce, especially outside major cities. While some industries slow down, agriculture continues to quietly absorb skills, labour, and ambition. In that reality, programmes that combine training with income support can make…
For many young South Africans, finding work feels like pushing against a locked door. You apply, you wait, and often you hear nothing back — not because you lack effort, but because you lack experience. In a country where youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, opportunities that combine skills training with income support are no longer…
For thousands of young South Africans, unemployment is not about laziness or lack of ambition. It is about access — access to skills training, access to real experience, and access to financial support while learning. As living costs rise and job opportunities shrink, many youth are locked out before they even begin. The opening of…
For many young South Africans, breaking into the tech industry feels out of reach. Degrees are expensive, experience is hard to come by, and unemployment continues to define life after matric. Against this reality, the opening of online applications for the SIG Academy Learning Programme 2026 brings renewed hope for youth looking to enter high-demand…