Cape Town, South Africa - February 2022 - The Minister of Social Development of South Africa, Lindiwe Zulu, visited the Salesian Institute Youth Projects (SIYP) from 8 to 11 February. This work has been working with young people from at-risk backgrounds for over a century and currently offers four official programs: the "Learn to Live" Skill School; the Porsche Mechatronics Program; the “Waves of Change” Maritime Training Program; and the Youth Work Preparation Program for non-studying and non-working children (NEETs). During her visit, the Minister interacted with various community organizations in Cape Town active in education, vocational training, and job placement for young people, who are affected by very high levels of unemployment in the country. The Minister met the beneficiaries of all four youth development programs, concluding the visit with a private meeting with Fr Patrick Naughton, SDB. Minister Zulu said she was struck by the enthusiasm of the "SIYP" in offering alternatives to unemployed young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Minister is no stranger to Salesian ethics since both of her brothers attended Salesian schools in eSwatini, and she herself attended a Catholic school.