Ahead of looming elections: Afrika Tikkun demands urgent action to the youth unemployment crisis
Youth unemployment is not merely a statistic; it is a national emergency demanding immediate and sustained attention, SA’s young people deserve tangible solutions. As South Africa gears up for the national elections, the youth unemployment crisis must be tackled head-on. Youth unemployment is not merely a statistic; it is a national emergency demanding immediate and sustained attention
All political parties must prioritise youth employment in their agendas, committing to concrete policies and actionable plans to create opportunities for our youth. Empty promises are no longer enough; our young people deserve tangible
The report highlights that SA’s young people have disengaged from the labour market and that they are not building on their skills base through education and training. More than four in every 10 young people are not in employment, education or training