{
  "id": 11182429,
  "title": "SABC internships give young people workplace experience",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/sabc-internships-give-young-people-workplace-experience",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T10:18:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sabc-internships-give-young-people-workplace-experience/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has received a record 47,000 internship applications this year, demonstrating the increasing demand for employment opportunities among young people in the country's competitive job market. In response to this surge in interest, the public broadcaster has welcomed its 2026/27 cohort of interns through a partnership with the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA).\n\nAs of today, the SABC has begun its intake of 120 interns for the 2026/27 financial year, with the broadcaster aiming to maintain an average of 120 to 140 interns annually over the past three years. This represents a dedicated workforce of just under 300 individuals, who are set to gain valuable workplace experience and career pathways through the initiative.\n\nThe SABC's efforts to promote youth development, skills training, and employment creation align with the goals outlined in the National Development Plan. By providing internship opportunities, the broadcaster is actively contributing to expanding workplace experience and economic opportunities for young South Africans.\n\nRachel Masuku, the SABC Group Executive for Human Resources, emphasized the company's commitment to equipping young people with valuable skills and improving their employment prospects. Masuku highlighted the partnership with various institutions, such as the University of Johannesburg, the University of the Witwatersrand, and the Vaal University of Technology, which plays a crucial role in enabling the SABC to provide stipends for its interns.",
  "summary": "The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) receives 47-thousand internship applications",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}