Tackling youth unemployment: Growing talent from bursaries to boardrooms

Every year on 16 June, South Africa observes Youth Day; a reminder not only of the resilience and potential of the country’s young people, but also of the urgent need to create meaningful opportunities for them in the workplace. South Africa’s youth unemployment, as one of the country’s greatest challenges, is on the mind of Johann le Roux, CEO of KAL Group, the JSE-listed diversified agri, fuel and lifestyle retailer, who says that investing in skills development, mentorship and leadership pathways has become increasingly important for business.

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