Kholofelo Modisha said: "I don't see that happening because hundreds of young people are without jobs. Government has the ability to implement national youth employment strategies to demonstrate a shared vision, clear objectives and metrics for success that can significantly and tangibly increase youth employment. We've got business ideas but we do not know where to get the funds."
Do you feel our youth are really being empowered by the government?
Koketjo Mashedi said: “No, I don’t think we are empowered by the government because we still lack access to resources to sustain our projects. We propose financial support but we still do not get help. When youth have ideas to develop and empower themselves, our government do nothing about it. They rather imitate those ideas and make use of it for their political advantage to continue to win people’s votes.”Natasha Bohlolo said: “No, we are still struggling to get jobs due to the high rate of unemployment. We try to start projects to empower ourselves and the community but we struggle to get funds from our government in order to sustain those projects. There is no empowering of the youth in this country. It is just a bluffing gospel because our leaders mind their own pockets and families.”Nthabiseng Lokoto said: “Youth are always encouraged to take charge of their lives but I don’t see how one can take charge while frustrated by poverty. We are encouraged to go to school, learn and seek internships but fewer people benefit from those private institutions. Nepotism takes a lead in our government. They recommend their families and friends.”Kholofelo Modisha said: “I don’t see that happening because hundreds of young people are without jobs. Government has the ability to implement national youth employment strategies to demonstrate a shared vision, clear objectives and metrics for success that can significantly and tangibly increase youth employment. We’ve got business ideas but we do not know where to get the funds.”
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