The aim of the initiative is to curb the country’s high youth unemployment rate. In the first quarter of 2025, the official youth unemployment rate (for those aged 15–34) reached 46.1%, marking a significant increase of 9.2 percentage points from the last quarter of 2024.

The project will run for six months at a cost of R123 million ($6 802 472). It provides young people with temporary employment opportunities, particularly as assistant teachers in public schools.

Qunita Katembo, one of the beneficiaries, says the project has been life-changing:

"This programme has changed my life. I’ve been unemployed for five years, just sitting at home. Now, I want to further my studies and focus on my dreams, because I’ve wasted five years of my life."

Another beneficiary, Clive La Grande, says the initiative has also brought hope to the community.

--ChannelAfrica--