# Youth Employment: Time for Business

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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: 2026-06-16T12:54:38+00:00
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## Resource

President Ramaphosa used the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising to issue a powerful call to South Africa’s private sector: it’s time to hire young people. With 12 million unemployed youth and unemployment rates over 60% for those aged 15–24, the President argues that businesses must overcome outdated hiring barriers and partner with government programs like the Labour Activation Programme. He urges companies to take advantage of incentives such as the employment tax credit to hire inexperienced graduates — because securing that first job is often the biggest hurdle. Ramaphosa insists the youth are ready to contribute and that honoring the legacy of the uprising means ensuring their smooth transition from education to dignified work and entrepreneurship. This isn’t just an economic ask — it’s a moral imperative for building a better future 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/558cec7104bc7767

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