Hon House Chairperson, Statistics SA's quarterly labour force survey reveals that youth unemployment amongst young people is at a staggering 3,3 million. More alarming is that unemployment amongst young people, particularly those aged between 25 and 34 is more than double that of those who are aged between 45 and 54.
IsiXhosa: 15:54:56 UMongameli makathethe inyaniso emsulwa. Ubalibele abahlali nolutsha lwaseSterkpruit, kwaSkisazana, kwaKhiba, eMjikelweni, eBlue Gums nezinye ilali endingazikhankanyanga.
English: 15:55:12 The ANC-led government is indeed incapable of creating an economic environment that is conducive for job creation. This affirms that young people still find themselves fighting for their dignity, livelihoods and survival. The facts speaks for themselves because 8,2 million of South Africa's 20,4 million young South Africans are without jobs. There is however one place that is giving young people hope; that things can be better and that is the DA-led Western Cape government. [Applause.] It has created 24 000 jobs in the last quarter and maintained the lowest unemployment rate in the country.
Therefore, the DA calls for this House to congratulate the Western Cape for creating job opportunities for the many young people in these devastating economic times. I thank you. [Applause.]
Nk H O MKHALIPHI Mr L MPHITI