Youth

Libraries keep kids busy

CHRISTMAS activities are hosted at Joburg’s libraries to keep youngsters occupied over the long summer holidays. There is everything from storytelling to making decorations on the cards.
*Full holiday programme

Bellavista blog gives insight

MEMBERS of the Bellavista Technohub Computer Clubhouse have launched their blog, along the way learning that hard work will pay off.

Children have a party

ORPHANED and vulnerable children, disabled children and those from child-headed homes were treated to a fun-filled birthday party.

Kids have a big birthday bash

THE City is throwing a huge party for orphaned and vulnerable children, with jumping castles, live performances and loads of fun.

Kids learn where to get help

CHILDREN in Soweto spent the day with the City. But it was not all about fun. The serious message was about dealing with child abuse.

Disabled children get park

AN innovative park, the Rose Street Stimulation Park, has opened, with play equipment and pathways specifically designed for disabled children.

Youth get another step up

Y-AGE is a public-private partnership that will find and train young entrepreneurs. Companies and the government will be urged to use its database as well.

Joburg lands youth summit

IN 2013, the world’s best and brightest young minds will gather in Johannesburg, which has won the rights to host the One Young World global gathering.

Jozi is youth summit finalist

JOBURG is up against the American city of Pittsburgh in the bidding to host next year’s One Young World summit for hundreds of delegates from around the world.

Youth is budget priority

IN tabling her budget, the premier has placed jobs and skills for youth at the centre of her government’s agenda. She also spoke about toll tariffs, among other things.

Fun things for kids to do

RECREATION centres have activities laid on to keep city schoolchildren entertained over the winter holidays. There is sport, art and culture on the go.

Support Jozi’s youth summit bid

BIG business and ordinary residents have all been urged to support Joburg’s bid to host the 2012 One Young World Summit.

Help Joburg land youth summit

THE city is a frontrunner in the race to host the One Young World Summit in 2012 and to clinch it, residents and businesses have been urged to support the bid.

Holiday fun for children

THE City’s libraries have planned action-packed programmes to keep children occupied and entertained during the school break.

Soweto children to get active

LEARNERS will be introduced to a programme that gets them moving via an ingenious series of games, improving everything from balance, timing and spatial awareness to co-operative teamwork.

Poet celebrated in Youth Month

THE once-banned struggle poem, “Africa my beginning” will again resonate for the youth when the life of poet Ingoapele Madingoane is celebrated.

Kids learn road safety

TEACH children from a young age about road safety, and they will be more responsible road users when they are older, is the theory behind the road agency’s campaign.

Youth Day marked with joy

TEENAGERS from orphanages around Gauteng were treated to a Youth Day jamboree at the Joburg Zoo, complete with music, poetry, song and dance.

Options offered to Joburg’s youth

MAKING its youth more employable is the focus of the City’s youth directorate, which runs various useful skills training and community service programmes.