Paul Mashatile encourages youth to pursue entrepreneurship! As concern grows over youth unemployment, Deputy President Paul Mashatile emphasised that the government was making efforts to tackle economic exclusion through collaboration with various partners.
Mashatile delivered the keynote address at the official Youth Day commemoration on Monday, held at the North West University’s Rec Farm Stadium in Potchefstroom.
Paul Mashatile encourages youth
He described the rising number of young people not in education, employment, or training as deeply troubling and out of step with the ideals fought for by the youth of 1976.
The deputy president also urged young people to pursue entrepreneurship rather than wait for job opportunities.
“In this regard, the government is collaborating with stakeholders like the Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator to combat youth economic exclusion by addressing the demand-supply mismatch in the South African labour market. In this day and age, entrepreneurship in one of the keys to building a better future.”
In other news – Babes Wodumo reunites with Mampintsha’s father on Youth Day
Gqom artist Babes Wodumo shared a heartfelt moment with her late husband Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo’s father, Thembinkosi Maphumulo, during her performance at the EFF’s Youth Day celebration in Umlazi, Durban, on Monday.
Spotting him in the crowd, Babes warmly escorted Thembinkosi to the VIP section, where they spent time reminiscing about the late musician. Read More
