ANC Youth League secretary general Tsakani Shiviti urges young South Africans not to turn away from the party in the upcoming elections, arguing that the ANC remains vital for…
South Africa's unemployment crisis is a structural economic challenge, not merely cyclical. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a staggering 33.6% official…
Millions of young South Africans will vote in November without ever having held stable employment. Persistent unemployment is delaying economic independence for an entire…
South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 33.6%, with 8.5 million people now jobless. Youth unemployment is particularly dire at 47.4%, prompting the South African…
South Africa's official unemployment rate stands at 33.6%, highlighting a critical job creation problem rather than just unemployment. This article delves into the structural…
Thirty-two years into democracy, South Africans grapple with unfulfilled promises. Poverty persists, and social issues manifest in movements and looting, highlighting deep-seated…
South Africa's economy has seen little growth in over a decade, with official unemployment at 33% and a real figure closer to 43%. Discover how citizens, particularly the youth,…
As many marched to demand the removal of undocumented migrants from South Africa, the message was clear: migrants must go. But this article argues that the anger is misdirected,…
Reflecting on 50 years since the Soweto Uprising, this article explores how the challenges faced by South Africa's youth today, particularly unemployment, demand a new kind of…
A child of Tembisa reflects on Youth Day, contrasting the 1976 fight against apartheid with the contemporary struggles of young people for economic and social freedom amidst…
The cultural expectation of "Indoda must" (a man must provide) in South Africa has become a significant financial burden for many men, deeply influencing how worth, love, and…
South Africa faces slow economic transformation, highlighted by a 32.7% unemployment rate and just 6.9% black ownership in its 60 largest listed companies. Speakers at the Top…
This article reflects on the unfulfilled promises of democracy for young people, fifty years after the Soweto Uprising. It highlights how youth globally bear the brunt of…
From the political stagnation of 1944 to the economic exclusion of today, every generation of young South Africans has faced unique challenges. This article explores their…
As South Africa marks fifty years since the Soweto Uprising of 1976, this article reflects on the historical significance of June 16 and challenges the nation to move beyond…
The three Sahelian countries — Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger — which have experienced military coups, have not been able to contain the growing episodes of terrorism they have…
SA citizens are not xenophobic for demanding lawful migration, secure borders and fair access to limited opportunities
This is what makes youth unemployment especially dangerous. A country in which nearly half of young work-seekers cannot find employment is not merely experiencing a cyclical…
It is also true that undocumented migration can create space for criminal activity. But we have to be honest: immigrants are not the main drivers of crime in this country. Data…
The belief that a constitutional text alone can transform society is as misplaced as the claim that it is the primary barrier to transformation. The Constitution can be a…
