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Are we free? SA youth question Freedom Day celebration

By Dominic Majola

As South Africa commemorates 28 years since the country's first democratic elections, many citizens question whether it is a day to celebrate as many do not...

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    Winde declares war on crime in WC Sopa

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  • FILE: Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Picture: Eyewitness News.

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    Gordhan said government and the private sector must be leveraged to create jobs for young people.

    1144 days ago
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    Ramaphosa's plan to create 2 million jobs for unemployed youth

    The Expanded Public Works Programme, the Youth Employment Service, and the National Youth Service are all set to continue.

    1144 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces his new Cabinet on 29 May 2019 at the Union Buildings. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Ramaphosa says willing to rope in young people for better opportunities

    President Cyril Ramaphosa came face-to-face with scores of young people in Parliament where they raised a number of issues affecting the youth like unemployment and education.

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    The president says the nation has a responsibility to ensure the flame keeps burning through the youth.

    1148 days ago
  • Gauteng Premier David Makhuru and his leadership has issued an appeal to young people in the country and says they should be upfront with the government and voice their concerns about what they want. Picture: @GautengProvince.

    Makhura urges youth to voice their concerns

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    1149 days ago
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    1160 days ago
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  • FILE: Cosatu members strike against the country's high unemployment and the unbundling of Eskom on 13 February 2019. Picture: @_cosatu/Twitter

    Unemployment takes heavy toll on South Africa's youth

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    1208 days ago
  • ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa addresses young professionals in Durban on 9 January 2019. Picture: @MYANC/Twitter

    Ramaphosa pledges govt support to young professionals

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    1306 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa talks to Radio 702’s Xolani Gwala on 13 December 2018. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    In official New Year message, Ramaphosa urges youth to register to vote

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    1315 days ago
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