The University of KwaZulu-Natal Post-Graduates Forum (PGF) is a postgraduate students forumfounded postgraduates registered with the university. Because of the ongoing needto create an active citizenry, PGF intends to use its platforms to promote research development,innovation and youth participation in policy development. This will be achieved through the creationof conducive platforms within the university that will enable postgraduates and aspiringpostgraduates to discuss, research and innovate on issues affecting the country (South Africa) and theeconomy.