Student Business Council - SBC

It is very devastating to learn that youth unemployment in South Africa sits at 74.7%. What are we expecting of our country’s future if the youth continues to live under such a hostile environment?

We have continued preaching that as SBC we wish to build an environment that is conducive for student and graduate entrepreneurs to exist. We are still of the belief that one of the most effective ways on fighting against unemployment and poverty is to enable entrepreneurship and aid small businesses. This has been proven in many countries tries that do not struggle with unemployment, entrepreneurs are at the forefront of the battle, backed by their government’s support.

To those willing to listen with intention to support us, we are still more than ready to collaborate in finding working implementable solutions. As young people we refuse to sit on the sidelines while we watch the situation deteriorate any further to what we see in the country.

Read more: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-06-01-first-quarter-unemployment-rate-hits-record-high-of-43-2-youth-jobless-rate-74-7/