RC 260909Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
A youth parliament examined how poverty, unemployment and weak policy implementation force South African children into survival mode, alongside scrutiny of consumer promotions and gambling psychology.
- 00:36
Youth Capital reported that nearly 10 million South Africans aged 15 to 34 are not in education, employment or training, leaving many choosing between finding work and putting food on the table.
- 01:02
South African Youth Council secretary-general Sibabalo Nombanda called for dedicated youth-development legislation, stronger monitoring and evaluation, consequence management, and better coordination between government departments.
- 01:48
Panelists urged young people to organise across initiatives, vote, engage government and build collective power rather than waiting to be recognised as problem-solvers.
- 02:14
Financial adviser Rafilo Manyama said buy-one-get-one-free deals are valuable only for planned, non-perishable purchases; otherwise, shoppers should stick to a pre-set budget and distinguish needs from wants.