Yongama Zigebe, UDMYV Secretary Gauteng
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s expected state of the nation address (SONA), must be solution orientated with a clear plan and time frames for its implementation. We as young people, and as the majority of the population, need things to happen and happen fast. We cannot have another rehash of old promises that raise our hopes with every SONA, only to be disappointed.
We are expecting to hear more from the president in terms of job creation and strengthening the economy with youth participation in particular.
The United Democratic Movement Youth Vanguard has been consistent in its call that young South Africans must become wealth creators. It is therefore incumbent on government to create an economic environment that fosters entrepreneurship.
We however wish to raise one significant point, which we hope that President Ramaphosa will touch on. We are of the view that exorbitant data charges need his immediate attention.
To be youth inclusive we need a government that is serious about creating opportunities for young people in this digital era. Data must completely fall as it hampers learners’ studies, fetters youth looking for jobs and their registration of small businesses, etc..
Young South Africans must stand up and join us in this quest as we use the internet to access all opportunities.
Issued by:
Mr Yongama Zigebe
Gauteng Provincial Secretary, UDM Youth Vanguard
