How does B-BBEE support youth and women empowerment in South Africa? This article explains why inclusive growth is a business strategy, how organisations can build meaningful empowerment programmes, strengthen leadership pipelines, align with B-BBEE objectives, and create lasting transformation through skills development, mentorship, and workplace opportunities.

How can South Africa reduce youth unemployment? This article argues that Youth Month must focus on measurable employment pathways, not promises. It explores youth unemployment, YES, TVET colleges, workplace-integrated learning, digital skills, B-BBEE reform, the Employment Tax Incentive, and the need to connect training, work experience, entrepreneurship, and real jobs.