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Chrysalis Academy turns 25

On 4 June 2025, the Chrysalis Academy celebrated its 25th anniversary. This was an opportune time to reflect on the 25 years, since its...

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Premier calls on business leaders to back youth futures at YearBeyond CEO Dialogue event

On Friday, 23 May 2025, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), through its collaborative youth service initiative YearBeyond...

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DSD Provincial Youth Expo brings together future changemakers

On 16 June 2025, hundreds of young people celebrated Youth Day at the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Provincial Youth...

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#ForYOUTH: Meet Nathaly

Meet Nathaly September - Basketball Coach Nathaly September was born and raised in the Cape Winelands City of Paarl. As a young woman, she...

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Sophumelela, the enthusiastic YearBeyond mentor

#ForYOUTH: Meet Sophumelela

Meet Sophumelela - YearBeyond Sophumelela, now 26 years old, was at a crossroads in 2023. Financially excluded from furthering her education...

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#ForYOUTH: Meet David

Meet David Merkeur - YearBeyond When you first speak to David Peter Merkeur, you’ll be inclined to think that he’s much older than what he...

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Media alert: Youth conference offers youth spaces of connection and growth

The YearBeyond Annual Youth Conference, hosted by the provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will take place at the University...

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YearBeyond opens applications for two additional programmes

YearBeyond is excited to announce the opening of applications for two more of its programmes: the Little Explorers Early Childhood...

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Premier and Minister Marais laud YearBeyond programme as careers fairs take off

Joint Media Release: Premier & Minister Marais laud YearBeyond programme as careers fairs take off YearBeyond - a Youth Service Programme...

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Minister Marais launches Lights On After School

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to announce the launch of October as "Lights On After School Month...

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