Youth Day spotlight: Building hope and opportunity in the Eastern Cape

EduSport’s Champ Box programme aims to give hope to the young people of the Eastern Cape.

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the stark reality facing many young people in the Eastern Cape remains impossible to ignore.

With youth unemployment among those aged 15 to 34 sitting at 54%, more than half of the province’s young population is struggling to find work and build a future.

For many, the statistics paint a bleak picture. But according to EduSport founder Jono Kruger, hope remains one of the most powerful tools young people can hold onto.

"My wish is that they realise they are the province’s greatest asset, hold onto hope and keep moving forward," Kruger said.