YOUTH DAY | Turning desperation into determination: youth graduates start businesses against odds (opens original article in a new tab)

South African youth, facing high unemployment, are turning to entrepreneurship to create income and build sustainable livelihoods, highlighting both challenges and resilience in the face of economic adversity.

• South African youth face high unemployment rates, leading many to start businesses for income
• Graduates like Ntsako Masinga and Phidiso Makwana turned to entrepreneurship after struggling to find jobs
• Entrepreneurship provides a lifeline but remains challenging for young South Africans
• Despite difficulties, graduates remain determined to build sustainable futures