DStv Channel 403 Saturday, 02 November 2024

SONA 2024 | 'Tintswalo doesn't reflect systemic challenges' - Youth Capital

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CAPE TOWN - Youth Capital says President Cyril Ramaphosa's comparison between young people today and the story of Tintswalo is a figment of his imagination.  

The reference has drawn criticism from opposition parties who argue it minimises the challenges facing young people.

READ: SONA 2024 | Opposition parties criticise story of "Tintswalo"

On the back of historic levels of youth unemployment - sitting at 9-point-one million - they lack access to education and employment in the face of ever-worsening power cuts.

Kristal Duncan-Williams from Youth Capital spoke more on this with the eNCA.

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