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Unemployment is no reason for the youth to abandon mother body, says ANCYL
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 national emergency
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…
What South Africa’s latest unemployment figures mean for a generation still waiting
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 crisis deepens as jobless rate rises to 33.6%
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…
We need an economy capable of creating jobs
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…
Looting as a Consequence of South Africa's economic exclusion
Thirty-two years into democracy, South Africans grapple with unfulfilled promises. Poverty persists, and social issues manifest in movements and looting, highlighting deep-seated…
Grants, hustles and debt – the patchwork economy keeping millions afloat
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,…
A broken home looking for a villain to blame
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,…
June 16 at 50: Who will lead the revolution?
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…
The youth of 1976 fought apartheid. Today's youth are fighting something harder to name
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…
Masculinity should not be reduced to money
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…
Economic transformation in the country is unfolding at a snail’s pace
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…
They told us we were the future. Then they stole it
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…
Frantz Fanon: Every generation must discover its mission or betray it
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…
The youth of 1976 sought the right to learn
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…