LUNCEDO MTWENTWE | Half-a-century on, youth’s task is to create its own opportunities (opens original article in a new tab)

South Africa's youth face high unemployment and economic challenges, but entrepreneurship, mentorship, and technology offer potential solutions for creating opportunities.

• South Africa marks 50 years since the Soweto uprising, highlighting youth struggles with high unemployment rates.
• Young people face challenges in the economy, with over 60% unemployment among 15-24 age group and 250,000 job losses in Q1 2023.
• Entrepreneurship and mentorship are emphasized as solutions, with technology enabling new opportunities for economic participation.