Mashatile leads main Youth Day commemoration in Potchefstroom
He will deliver the keynote address at North West University's Rag Farm Stadium in Potchefstroom.
The theme is 'Skills for the Changing World: Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation'.
Commemorative events are being held nationwide.
EFF leader Julius Malema is set to address the party's June 16 rally at King Zwelithini Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal.
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