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South Africa's Youth Unemployment Hits 62.4%: Urgent Action Needed

8/22/2025

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South Africa's youth unemployment rate is 62.4% for ages 15-24, as noted at the Y20 Summit.
The summit stressed the need for sustainable employment and youth involvement in policy-making.
Unemployment exceeds 50% for youth lacking a matric certificate; vocational training is underused.
Government programs, like the Unemployment Insurance Fund Labour Activation Program, aim to boost job creation.
Participants urged for better access to quality education and vocational training.

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South Africa's youth unemployment rate is 62.4% for ages 15-24, as noted at the Y20 Summit.
The summit stressed the need for sustainable employment and youth involvement in policy-making.
Unemployment exceeds 50% for youth lacking a matric certificate; vocational training is underused.
Government programs, like the Unemployment Insurance Fund Labour Activation Program, aim to boost job creation.
Participants urged for better access to quality education and vocational training.