POTCHEFSTROOM - Monday South Africa marks Youth Day.
It is a solemn commemoration of the brave students who stood up against apartheid in 1976.
The day honours the sacrifices made by young people in the fight for freedom and democracy.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile led Monday's commemoration in Potchefstroom.
He says government is deeply concerned about the number of youth who are not in jobs, education or training
eNCA reporter Pule Letshwiti-Jones updated with the latest from Potchefstroom.