DA urges action on youth job crisis on Workers' Day
On Workers' Day, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Emfuleni Central Constituency expressed strong concern over South Africa's escalating youth unemployment crisis, calling for urgent reforms to address the issue.
According to Cllr Dady Mollo, Constituency Head of DA Emfuleni Central, the youth unemployment rate has soared to an alarming 43.2%. 'This is not just a number—it reflects a national crisis,' said Mollo. He described the impact on real lives: a graduate whose qualifications fail to secure employment, a breadwinner stripped of dignity, and a young woman made vulnerable by lack of opportunity.
Mollo attributed the crisis to 'decades of ANC mismanagement, corruption, and failed economic policies.' He criticised the ruling government for continuing to make 'empty promises' while young South Africans suffer the consequences.
In contrast, the DA called for bold economic reforms aimed at creating sustainable opportunities. These include encouraging investment, supporting small businesses, aligning youth skills with market needs, and cutting bureaucratic red tape to stimulate an inclusive economy.
'The DA believes opportunity should not be a privilege for the few, but a right for all,' said Mollo. 'We remain committed to building an economy that works—for every young South African, for every family, and for every dream deferred.'
The DA urged government and all sectors of society to act decisively before another generation is lost to unemployment.
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