State Of Youth Address

Re-imagining a Parliament of the Future, The State of the Youth Address (SOYA) is a youth-led platform that invites young leaders to step into the role of “Ministers of the Future” and present their ideas on leadership, innovation, and the systems shaping the next generation.

The format recreates a parliamentary setting while encouraging thoughtful, solutions-oriented dialogue between young leaders, civil society, professionals, and institutions.

It does not promote political parties or political figures. Instead, it creates space for constructive conversations about leadership, civic participation, and the future of South Africa.