# Government’s R1 Trillion Youth Jobs Push

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-16T14:37:58+00:00
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The government is injecting one trillion rand over three years into infrastructure projects — roads, dams, schools, hospitals, railways — to slash youth unemployment, which sits at a crushing 46% for over 4.7 million young people. President Ramaphosa framed this as a national emergency, urging employers to hire based on potential, not just experience, and pledging incentives for businesses that do. He also rejected blaming foreigners for crime, stressing that inequality, slow growth, and poor services are domestic challenges requiring South African solutions. The broader vision? To build an economy that empowers young people to not just work, but own businesses in key sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism — turning opportunity into a basic right for all. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e72be977c4f62499

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