On the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, President Cyril Ramaphosa calls on corporate South Africa to support efforts to empower young people. In his address, he links the commemoration to the need to expand employment opportunities for youth, saying increased access to work is a key step toward building the future. The message highlights the role of business in backing initiatives that help young people find jobs and gain prospects for social and economic participation. The call is framed as part of broader efforts to address youth unemployment, with Ramaphosa emphasizing that investment and engagement from the private sector can strengthen pathways into employment. The statement situates corporate involvement as a complement to public efforts around skills, jobs, and youth development, marking the anniversary of the 1976 uprising that is widely regarded as a turning point in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.