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Young people can lead the way to a fair and just society by volunteering in their communities, discussing social issues with peers, holding leaders to account, treating everyone with respect and not compromising on principles. Photo: David Harrison/M&G
APARTHEID

The future is now: A call to SA’s youth to build social justice

Young people need to have discussions with their peers who have become apathetic and disengaged and volunteer in our communities to create a just society

  • Senzakahle Mazibuko
5 min read
About 32% of the population is unemployed; of the employed, 35.9% are in informal work; and of the formally employed, nearly 40% earn less than R3,500 a month. Photo: Phill Magakoe/AFP
CRISIS

Jobless crisis: 35 in 100 are out of work

It’s not sustainable for every employed person to support three others, analysts say

  • Anathi Madubela
6 min read