Minister Nomakhosazana Meth to connect Soweto communities to training, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms Nomakhosazana Meth, will lead the Labour Activation Programme - a job revolution initiative at Elka Stadium in Rockville, Soweto, on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
The initiative aims to connect work seekers with training and employment opportunities, while aiding entrepreneurs seeking support from the various Departmental services.
The event follows recent activations in eThekwini and Pietermaritzburg and forms part of advancing the 2026 theme; “The Year of putting Young South Africans to work, in honour of the youth of 1976 and the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising.”
Community members will have access to the following departmental services:
- Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
- Public Employment Services (PES).
- Work-seeker registration.
- Compensation Fund (COIDA).
- Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES).
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event, as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Time: 08:00–16:00
Venue: Elka Stadium, Rockville, Soweto, City of Johannesburg
Community members are encouraged to bring their identity documents, CVs, certificates and any other documents relevant to the services they require.
The following participating government departments and Agencies will be in attendance;
Department of Home of Affairs, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), South African Police Services (SAPS), National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and National Youth Development Agency (NYDA).
Media enquiries:
Ms. Thobeka Magcai
Ministry Spokesperson
Email: Thobeka.Magcai@Labour.gov.za
Mobile: 072 737 2205.
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