Prof Rouaan Maarman told Parliament that youth unemployment begins in South Africa’s overcrowded classrooms, not the labour market, disadvantaging learners.
Ramaphosa says Southern Africa’s young population is its greatest asset but warns youth unemployment threatens regional stability and Vision 2050 goals.
South Africa’s unemployment reaches 33.6% with five million youth aged 15-34 out of work, highlighting labour market absorption failure.
UWC expands its entrepreneurship training for unemployed youth, with early results showing participants securing jobs and launching ventures.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is set to place young farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs at the centre of a high-level industry discussion.
Statistics South Africa’s latest labour force data has sparked concern over rising unemployment, poverty and youth joblessness.
The National Youth Development Agency has defended its reported R1 million delegation trip to New York, describing it as a “strategic investment” that secured training opportunities for 600 000 young…