Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information |

Minister Radebe to give update on the NDP youth Ambassadors private sector support

The NDP Youth Ambassador programme is an endeavor aimed at providing a platform for young people to share ideas that will take South Africa forward and contribute in stimulating the country’s economy

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 16, 2017/APO Group/ --

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Jeff Radebe will announce support by Liquid Telecom, Cisco and Altron to the National Development Plan (NDP) Youth Ambassadors.

Minister Radebe and the ambassadors met with captains of industry on 1 September 2017 to introduce the NDP Youth Ambassador programme to the business sector and foster a strong relationship on youth entrepreneurship.

The NDP Youth Ambassador programme is an endeavor aimed at providing a platform for young people to share ideas that will take South Africa forward and contribute in stimulating the country’s economy. The programme was officially launched by Minister Radebe on 28 September 2017 in Johannesburg.

Media are invited as follows:

  • Date: Friday, 17th November 2017
  • Time: 09h00
  • Venue: Union Buildings

Enquiries: Tshegofatso.Modubu@DPME.gov.za / 083 276 0786 or Mmabatho Ramompi on 076 4803513 or Mmabatho.Ramompi@DPME.gov.za.

Media to RSVP to Jackson.Maila@DPME.gov.za with the following details: Name, Surname, Media House and ID number by Thursday, 16 November at 14h00.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information.