Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the development of young people is a priority for government, adding that entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of a developing economy.

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi  has announced that as from next week, all the 2016 Grade 12 learners in Gauteng schools will receive their educational tablets.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it is strengthening ties with funders to increase access to higher education and training.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela says the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has created over 11 000 jobs over the past three years through various initiatives.

Cabinet has wished all learners who are writing their supplementary National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations the best of luck.

Free State Premier Ace Magashule says the provincial government will continue to channel its energy and resources towards advancing and protecting the gains made in the provision of education.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will interact with Grade 11 and 12 learners at a Youth Development Expo at the University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus this weekend.

The Department of Higher Education and Training says the planned 12 Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges will be used to try to absorb the millions of young people who are either uneducated, unskilled or unemployed.

A total of 80 Grade 12 learners have graduated from a mathematics and physical science programme which is offered by state-owned company Denel.

Education will be the cornerstone of the Malamulele Parliamentary Constituency Office, which was officially opened by Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi, on Thursday.