Author: Justin Hughes

As we celebrate Youth Month in June, the lived realities of many young South Africans are thrown into sharp focus. Youth unemployment remains one of the nation’s most pressing challenges. As of Q1 2025, the youth unemployment rate stood at 46.1%, with people living in non-urban areas bearing the brunt. This is significant, as people aged 15 to 34 make up around 50% of the working-age population, and landing a job is a critical milestone towards achieving economic inclusion and independence.  South Africa’s youth employment crisis runs parallel to another growing challenge. As the country’s ICT sector develops, more IT and…