# Government Communication and Information System’s acting director-general, Nomonde Mnukwa, has stressed the need to bridge existing gaps and help women advance into leadership positions. She led a panel discussion at the EmpowaHer Leadership Summit 2026 in Randburg, Gauteng, yesterday. South Africa faces high youth unemployment, with young women often experiencing barriers related to skills, market access and finance. Mnukwa stated that there are government programmes available to young women for skills development, education and economic opportunities:
GCIS unpacks opportunities for young women [SOUND]
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