On the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, South African Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addresses young people about economic opportunities and youth employment. She says the government will not create jobs, urging youth to take responsibility for improving their economic prospects. Ntshavheni encourages young South Africans to pursue opportunities through entrepreneurship rather than relying on the state for employment. Her remarks are framed around the significance of the Soweto uprising, which is widely commemorated in South Africa as a landmark moment in the struggle against apartheid and for social change. In this context, the minister calls on the youth to engage actively in building livelihoods and creating work for themselves and others. The statement reflects a policy emphasis on private initiative and business creation, while positioning youth entrepreneurship as a key route to addressing unemployment. The comments are presented as part of a wider message to the country’s younger generation to act on available opportunities and develop skills and ventures that can generate income.