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Honouring Youth and Celebrating Youth in Service
The Red Jacket, City Year South Africa’s symbol of a full-time year service commitment, counts on the dedication of young people to help contribute positively to build our country.
Read the storyCity Year South Africa Executive Director Daylene van Buuren was selected as an Obama Leader for the 2019 Africa programme.
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Get a behind the scenes look at our recruitment process with Recruit Officer Esau Raditsela.
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Hear from a service leader why the hard work of City Year South Africa is all worth it.
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How a service leader got her learner to look up from his books and ask for help.
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City Year South Africa honors its connection to President Nelson Mandela through service.
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City Year South Africa Executive Director Daylene van Buuren was selected as an Obama Leader for the 2019 Africa programme.
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Seventy-two young people receive their red jacket, the City Year South Africa signature uniform piece that is earned through commitment…
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