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The DA commemorates the youth of 1976.

We will never forget the sacrifices made by those young people.

Their sacrifices mean that young South Africans have a voice in the political direction of their country.

But there is a new struggle for young people today. That struggle is joblessness.

After 24 years of democracy, young people are still provided an inadequate education that doesn’t prepare them sufficiently for the job market.

Young people are the worst affected by unemployment. Over 50% of our youth are without jobs. Which means, half of the country’s most productive workforce is unemployed.

Job creation is the only way that a South African government can empower young people. It is the only way to address the historical inequalities of the past which still exist today.

When a young person has a job, they are able to provide for themselves and their families.
Crucially, they are able to contribute to the country’s economy.

Unemployment is the greatest indictment on the ANC government. The indignity of joblessness can never be overstated.

Added to that, there seems to be no plan to improve the education system. Millions of learners in the school system are unable to read or write.

Our schools are not places of safety for young people. Instead, the Education department fails to vet the very teachers who are meant to be teaching our young people.

This youth month, the message to young South Africans is simple. One needs to register to vote so that we can usher in change for our youth.

The DA’s vision for South African youth is to see them:

1. Freed from the corrupt system
2. Safe from criminals
3. Enjoying access to quality education
4. Access to jobs

Where the DA governs, unemployment levels are lower than in the rest of the country. Under a national DA government young people would:

1) Have access to a national civilian service programme which would provide young school-leavers an opportunity to receive industry training in the fields of their choice.

2) free higher education for students who are unable to afford it.

3) grow the economy to enable true access to jobs and other job opportunities such as the EPWP programme and the Vukuzakhe programme which partners school leavers and the private sector.

That is why it is important that all young people register to vote.

To vote in this coming election, young South Africans must be registered to vote.

Change has never been needed so urgently for the youth.

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