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Lucha Lunako is a dynamic organisation that combines the intellectual rigour of a think tank with practical implementation on the ground. Through Action Research* we are dedicated to translating ideas and research into tangible actions and real-world impact. We provide a platform for creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking, allowing stakeholders to explore unconventional strategies to the overarching challenge of youth unemployment and develop scalable projects that have the potential to disrupt entrenched systems and bring about meaningful change. By engaging experts, advocates, researchers and practitioners, all our programmatic interventions undergo rigorous piloting before they are formally launched.

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Integrating the Multi-Economy Generation: A Strategic Briefing by Lucha Lunako

July 30, 2026 |
Integrating the Multi-Economy Generation: A Strategic Briefing by Lucha Lunako The Reality Check: What We Are Observing on the Ground Over the last few years, we’ve been watching a quiet but profound shift take place across the South African workforce. It’s a reality we see

Impact Report: My Personal Brand @Work (2026)

July 30, 2026 |
Lucha Lunako’s My Personal Brand @Work Impact Report explores how workplace readiness, personal branding, and professional self-awareness can strengthen youth employability and career confidence. The report captures the impact of our 12-week programme, showing how young people are supported to understand their value, communicate with intention,

From Micro-Enterprise to Talent Incubator: How FirstPlace Assurance and Advisory is an Engine for Youth Employability​

July 30, 2026 |
From Micro-Enterprise to Talent Incubator: How FirstPlace Assurance and Advisory is an Engine for Youth Employability Youth work placement initiatives are increasingly recognised for being an agile, high-yield talent pipeline that pumps immediate energy into small businesses with limited capacity resources.  For many startups, hosting

From Box-Ticking to Business Value: Maximising B-BBEE Impact with Lucha Lunako’s GN500 Consumer Financial Education Compliance

July 30, 2026 |
From Box-Ticking to Business Value: Maximising B-BBEE Impact with Lucha Lunako’s GN500 Consumer Financial Education Compliance Every year, South African corporates invest millions of Rands into Consumer Financial Education (CFE) to meet B-BBEE targets, only to face a devastating reality at audit time: if your

Tips & Tricks for Building Your CV

June 30, 2026 |
Tips & Tricks for Building Your CV Building a CV right now can feel a bit daunting, especially with the job market being as competitive as it is while the unemployment rate is as alarming as it is.  Here’s the secret: a great CV isn’t

HR Tip of The Month: Handling a Disciplinary Process

June 30, 2026 |
HR Tip of The Month: Handling a Disciplinary Process Being called into a disciplinary meeting can feel scary, but knowing your rights makes all the difference. Here’s what to remember:  You have the right to be told what the issue is.  You can bring a

The Cost of Showing Up: What a Catch-Up with Our Market Theatre Cohort Taught Us About Mobility Tax​

June 18, 2026 |
The Cost of Showing Up: What a Catch-Up with Our Market Theatre Cohort Taught Us About Mobility Tax At Lucha Lunako, our core mission is to provide and promote sustainable pathways for youth economic participation. As an advocacy company, we know that real change doesn’t

We Were Told “Just Get a Job” — Now What?

May 29, 2026 |
We Were Told “Just Get a Job” — Now What? Finding a job right now can feel brutal. You apply everywhere, tweak your CV over and over, pray before opening emails, and still hear nothing back. For many of us, getting a job feels like

Fostering the “Fail Forward” Culture: How Pop Art Theatre is Shaping the Next Generation of Arts Entrepreneurs

May 12, 2026 |
Fostering the “Fail Forward” Culture: How Pop Art Theatre is Shaping the Next Generation of Arts Entrepreneurs In the heart of the creative industry, where art and business often intersect, Pop Art Theatre has carved out a vital niche. Operating out of an intimate 40-seater
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