Fashioning Modern Africanism

  Known for their fashion influence and curation of edgy streetwear over the past 5 years, leading fashion brand Grade Africa today officially launched their latest initiative GradeTown - Joburg’s Ultimate youth day celebration burgeoning the spirit of young people in Mzansi. TICKETS ON SALE NOW Created to celebrate the essence of the youth of South Africa and the culture as a whole, experiential lifestyle extravaganza GradeTown was born. The celebration is set to  create opportunities for young people to showcase their talents and skills, while connecting with peers from different backgrounds and cultures. Taking place on Friday, June 16th at Waterfall City Park at the Mall of Africa in Johannesburg, this first-of-a-kind event will feature a range of activities, including the hottest live music performances, interactive thought provoking talks, sports/e sports tournaments and more!  With music being a huge part of the culture, the lineup boasts a selection of some of the dopest young

This Youth Month, MTN Pulse is giving under 25s a chance to win internships, mentorships or other skills-development opportunities worth R1million with some of the biggest names in SA fashion, food, content creation, music and sport.  SA youth are at a huge disadvantage, with the youth unemployment rate higher than the national average. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2022, the unemployment rate was 63,9% for those aged 15-24, while the current official national rate stands at 34,5%.    “A general lack of resources, access to information, and opportunities for further study are holding our youth back”, say s  Mirriam Mathebula, Manager: Youth at MTN Pulse.  “ To assist   with the alleviation of youth unemployment in South Africa, MTN Pulse is committed to equipping young South Africans with skills and resources to enable their progress”.         “Last year, we ran an upliftment campaign called The Go Show, where we travelled the country re