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Recent data from Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey continues to show that youth unemployment remains significantly higher than the national average, highlighting the fragile transition from education to work. At the same time, research published in the South African Journal of Higher Education points to ongoing challenges around graduate employability and mismatches between qualifications and labour market demand.

Michael Gomes is a medical student and PhD candidate at the University of the Witwatersrand. He is part of the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform. He was recently awarded the 2026 South African Medical Research Council Institutional Clinician Researcher Development Programme scholarship to support his research into nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Human Anatomy and Physiology from the University of Cape Town. He is currently pursuing a supplemented MBChB-PhD programme at Wits. His research focuses on developing nanoscale carriers that can deliver chemotherapy more effectively to brain tumours. His long-term goal is to improve patients’ outcomes in South Africa and beyond. Aspiring to specialise in neurosurgery, Michael wants to bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical practice. He aims to ensure that new biomedical innovations improve patient care.

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On 23 February 2026, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered the province’s third State of the Province Address (SOPA) of the 7th Administration at NASREC, Johannesburg. The speech outlined the government’s progress, achievements, and ongoing challenges in service delivery, economic growth, and social development. Gauteng, contributing nearly 35% of South Africa’s GDP, was positioned as the nation’s economic hub, and the Premier emphasised the province’s critical role in job creation, investment, and industrial revitalisation. Instagram · Twitter

On 24 February 2026, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature will convene a high-level Intergovernmental Oversight and Coordination Workshop at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre under the theme: “Addressing Systematic Service Delivery Challenges through Collaborative Interventions in Gauteng.” Instagram · Twitter

On 25 February 2026, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will host a national webinar focused on gender justice within South Africa’s healthcare system. As a Chapter 9 constitutional institution, the CGE is mandated to promote, protect, monitor, and evaluate gender equality across all sectors of society. Instagram · Twitter

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), in partnership with the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), has launched the 2025/2026 ARSO Essay Competition for South African tertiary students.

This competition offers more than R300,000 in bursaries and cash prizes, with the overall winner earning a fully funded trip to Uganda to represent South Africa at a continental forum. Beyond monetary rewards, the competition provides young people with a platform to engage with pressing issues around trade, development, jobs, and Africa’s economic future. Instagram · Twitter

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has intensified its law enforcement operations across the City of Johannesburg, resulting in the arrest of 211 motorists for driving under the influence (DUI) between 16 and 22 February 2026. Instagram · Twitter

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