Young people who want to participate in the world of entrepreneurship will then have to go the NYDA. They are currently discussing a memorandum of understanding and NYDA will serve as the conveyor belt by screening and making recommendations of these young entrepreneurs to access the loan finance offered by IDC and Sefa. The NYDA itself is no longer going to be offering loans from now on. They will continue with the grant system, in terms of which they can give you up to R100 000 for a small, survivalist- type business. But for those who want to grow beyond that, the platform exists, and the NYDA serves as the conveyer belt for young people to participate meaningfully in the economy and create jobs as they themselves grow. The second priority is education and skills development. Nothing can replace education. Young people must take this fact and embrace it. Education can open doors and it is a weapon that can defeat poverty, unemployment and inequality in society. We have to ensure that young people grab the investment that is already being channelled into the education system and ensure that they stay in school. When they have completed their schooling, they must develop their skills to prepare themselves for the future.