A total of 1000 unemployment youth in the Eastern Cape is going to benefit through the launch of the Department of Roads & Public Works National Youth Service (NYS), which is linked to the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The programme is to be implemented in the Eastern Cape targeting 1000 youth, between the ages of 18-35. The youngsters will maintain government buildings such as clinics, hospitals, schools and offices. they will be provided with training and earn a stipend of R50 per day. The project duration is 18 months and it will be implemented throughout the province.