South Africa faces a national emergency of youth unemployment, with over 50% of young people unemployed. At a gathering in Johannesburg, Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga outlined the government’s Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI), calling for a multipronged approach to address structural issues behind youth unemployment. The Minister stressed the importance of largescale catalyst interventions, upskilling and reskilling youth, and drawing lessons from successful job creation strategies in Asian nations. The PYEI seeks to empower the youth for a brighter future and secure a better future for South Africa.
