Kgathi decries view that internship programme is exploitative

Speaking at the handover of the NIP from the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MLHA) to his ministry, Kgathi said he is worried about the common perception that the programme is a source of cheap labour.

The programme, started in August 2008, is targeted at unemployed graduates and aims to develop and transfer skills for youth employability, and by so doing, provide a seamless integration of graduates into the economy. As of yesterday (April 1), the programme will be administered under the MYSC, and will be aligned with other programmes under the ministry’s Youth Empowerment Scheme.