A call for business to open its doors to young people and help bridge South Africa’s skills gap took centre stage at the 2nd Youth Skills and Business Imbizo held in Midvaal on Monday.
Students say the course was not part of the programme curriculum when they applied, were accepted, and enrolled, but that it is now being enforced as a requirement for graduation.
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) said the incident highlighted the urgent need for mental health awareness programmes in primary schools.
One hundred and fifty-eight schools across all nine provinces will take part in the citizen-science campaign, focused on drinking water safety and accountability.
