South Africa’s government is calling on young people to pursue entrepreneurship as part of efforts to reduce the country’s high youth unemployment. Authorities say youth joblessness remains stubbornly high and that more young South Africans need to consider starting small businesses rather than relying solely on traditional hiring channels.
The government’s message encourages young people to launch new ventures and to make use of existing support measures, including funding options, skills development initiatives, and employment programmes intended to create economic opportunities. The emphasis is on equipping young entrepreneurs with practical training and resources, so they can establish and grow businesses that can generate work and income.
The call is presented as a broader response to the unemployment crisis, linking self-employment and business creation to efforts to improve access to economic participation for young people. The article frames entrepreneurship as one of several tools being promoted to help tackle unemployment among South Africans entering or trying to enter the labour market.
