Paul Mashatile addresses young people at Youth Day commemoration event in Potchefstroom
Deputy president Paul Mashatile addressed young people during the 2025 Youth Day commemoration in Potchefstroom, North West, on Monday.
The event's theme was 'Skills for a Changing World — Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation'.
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