AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYouth Mental Health: Youth Month and Men’s Mental Health Month spotlight how young men and boys often struggle in silence under pressure, with experts warning that mental illness can surface during puberty and that families need a “long game” approach. Youth Unemployment: New labour market figures show only about 3 in 10 South Africans aged 15–24 who want work have jobs, with youth unemployment at 45.8% (15–34) and 3.9 million young people not in employment, education or training. Workplace Wellness & Sick Leave: Cartrack employee Gcina Dhladhla (29) died after collapsing at work, sparking calls for stronger workplace wellness protocols and safer, stigma-free health reporting. Labour Enforcement: South Africa launched multidisciplinary workplace blitz inspections to crack down on labour law and immigration non-compliance, including underpayment, missing UIF/compensation, and PPE failures. Workplace Safety in Sports: Comrades Marathon saw early leader Rasoko forced to stop for medical treatment after a blistering start, underlining the need for on-route health support. Alcohol Policy Debate: A national alcohol tax review is drawing attention for its public health impact on youth wellbeing, community safety and inequality-linked harm. HIV Prevention: South Africa continues expanding HIV prevention options, including rollout of new prevention injections at clinics.
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