Youth urged to take action against unemployment

The youth had an opportunity to share their suggestions on how they can overcome challenges of unemployment

July 9, 2022

Trott Chaane 1 minute read

Speaking to attendees during the Youth Expo is Portia Modise, former Banyana Banyana captain.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), in collaboration with the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and Local Government Youth Development, hosted a Youth Expo on June 30 at the Victor Ndlazilwana Hall in Daveyton.

Representatives from NYDA, the Housing Regulator, SOFTSTART, the Small Enterprise Development Agency and Women in Business shared information about how young entrepreneurs can sustain their businesses and where they can get assistance.

Fikile Matsinye of COGTA promised youngsters that they will assist with resources to reduce the unemployment rate in the area.

Fikile Matsinye from COGTA and Kabelo Motshwene from the ANCYL in Daveyton during the Youth Expo.

“The local parliamentary constituency office (PCO), which is responsible for coordinating service delivery in the area, has identified challenges affecting various sectors.

“In dealing with these challenges, they will link these sectors with relevant departments for assistance. We are supporting the municipality and ensuring that service delivery issues are covered,” said Matsiyane.

Thokozile Magagula, the convener of the PCO, encouraged young people to thrive in their various sectors to empower the community.

“This township has a lot of talent, but without proper strategies, there will be no progress. We must all take action in fighting unemployment.

“Look at the poor condition of Daveyton’s Sinaba Stadium, for example. It is your responsibility as the youth to change the situation by using the facility positively.”