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South Africa’s youth face economic freedom struggle amid a 60.9% unemployment rate
There are growing calls for a stronger focus on converting education and skills into tangible employment opportunities, income generation and entrepreneurship.
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iol.co.za
Political freedom was won, economic freedom is still a fight
With over 60% of South Africans aged 15 to 24 unemployed, the youth face an uphill battle for economic freedom. As we reflect on Youth Day, it's crucial to acknowledge the ongoing…
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Youth Month highlights the urgent skills and employment crisis in South Africa
As South Africa commemorates Youth Month and the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, alarming new labour market data exposes the stark reality for young job seekers,…
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Youth Month: 10 proven ways young South Africans can earn money online in 2026
From freelance writing and coding to content creation and affiliate marketing, the digital economy is creating new income opportunities for young people.
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Youth Month: The hidden mental health crisis behind South Africa’s youth unemployment rate
As South Africa marks Youth Day, young jobseekers reveal how unemployment fuels anxiety, depression and hopelessness, exposing a growing mental health crisis.
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60% of under 24s jobless: experts call for skills overhaul and TVET reform
South Africa's youth face a staggering unemployment rate of 62.4% among those under 24. But what can be done to alleviate this crisis? Experts agree that urgent reforms are needed.
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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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Youth Day's uncomfortable question: Where are the jobs?
Nearly five decades after the 1976 uprising, South Africa's youth continue to face exclusion of a different kind. Despite gaining qualifications, many young people remain unable…
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South Africa’s jobs crisis turns to entrepreneurs for answers
With youth unemployment remaining above critical levels, attention is turning to entrepreneurs and SMEs as central players in South Africa’s efforts to grow jobs and expand…
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businessday.co.za
YOUTH DAY | Turning desperation into determination: youth graduates start businesses against odds
For years, obtaining a qualification was considered a guarantee for employment. However this is no longer the case with youth unemployment sitting at 45.8%.
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Afrika Tikkun calls for early intervention to tackle South Africa’s 61% youth unemployment rate
With youth unemployment in South Africa sitting at nearly 61%, Afrika Tikkun Group CEO Marc Lubner says meaningful change will only come through a long-term, holistic approach…
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South Africa’s youth face economic freedom struggle amid a 60.9% unemployment rate
There are growing calls for a stronger focus on converting education and skills into tangible employment opportunities, income generation and entrepreneurship.
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South Africa's youth: Progress and persistent poverty fifty years after the Soweto uprising
Fifty years after the Soweto uprising, new data reveals that while South Africa's youth have made strides in education and social conditions, they continue to grapple with high…
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Reflecting on Youth Month: the chilling reality of South Africa's youth struggle
As South Africa grapples with the legacy of the Soweto Uprising, Youth Month reveals stark realities: rampant youth unemployment, deteriorating education systems, and a society in…