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OPINION: How the Northern Cape is rewriting South Africa’s employment story | SA News

By Zandisile Luphahla

* Editor’s note: This opinion piece has been published as received from Mr Luphahla, the Northern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works spokesperson. It has not been edited by the DFA.

When Premier Dr. Zamani Saul launched the Northern Cape’s Expanded Public Works’ Second Chance Matric Program in Upington on September 5, targeting more than 600 students across five districts, he wasn’t just announcing another government initiative. He was unveiling a blueprint that could revolutionize how South Africa approaches unemployment and skills development.

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