Youth-led. Non-partisan. Building an inclusive economic future for Nkowankowa.
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A youth-led, non-partisan civic movement building an inclusive economic future for Nkowankowa.
"A Nkowankowa where every young person has a seat at the table, a skill in their hands, and a future worth fighting for."
To mobilise youth as lawful, evidence-based agents of transformation through strategic engagement, education, skills development, employment and entrepreneurship.
NERI was founded on 07 July 2026 as a registered Non-Profit Company to give young people in Nkowankowa a collective, lawful voice and a clear pathway to economic participation and dignity.
Promote economic renewal and social development across Nkowankowa and the Greater Tzaneen Municipality.
Empower youth through education, skills development, employment creation, and entrepreneurship support.
Engage government through lawful public participation processes and constitutional mechanisms.
Monitor the implementation of the Integrated Development Plan and the quality of municipal service delivery.
Establish and run programmes in education, sports, arts, culture, health, and welfare.
We act with honesty and transparency in everything we do.
We hold ourselves and our leaders to the highest standards.
We create space for all voices, especially those historically excluded.
We move from ideas to implementation with speed and purpose.
Between 3 and 9 Directors. Three-year renewable terms. Quarterly meetings.
Open to all natural persons 18+ who support our objects. Youth 15–17 may join with parental consent (non-voting).
Two signatories required for all payments. Proper records maintained. Annual statements prepared.
| Tier | Annual Turnover | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | > R50m | R100,000 |
| Gold | R10m–R50m | R50,000 |
| Silver | R1m–R10m | R15,000 |
| Bronze | < R1m | R5,000 |
| Associate | Non-business | Free |
Steering Committee: NERI CEO (Chair), 5 business representatives, General Secretary. Meets quarterly.
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