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50 years after Soweto, millions of young South Africans still struggle to find work

While access to education has expanded over the past three decades, millions of young South Africans continue to struggle to find work and build sustainable futures.

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50 years after Soweto, millions of young South Africans still struggle to find work

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Youth Month highlights the urgent skills and employment crisis in South Africa

Timeline cronologica

June 16 echoes in 2026

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