The official opposition party said that it was worried that the governing party had not held up its end of the bargain to create job opportunities and failing to respond to other grievances of despondent youth.
JOHANNESBURG - Democratic Alliance youth leaders have hit out at the African National Congress for what they called the poor state of affairs as the country battles high unemployment, a cost-of-living crisis, as well as corruption.- Monde Ndlovu: Youth are the jewels of democracy - but have no treasure- Zulu: Youth on social grants should focus on building their futures
DA leaders made the comments during the Youth Day commemoration in the Eastern Cape, where party leader John Steenhuisen is also expected to deliver his June 16 speech."Today we make a stand against the premier's that buy degrees. Today we make a stand against Russia's wars. Today we make a stand against the corrupt, hateful ANC national government that is trying to steal our dreams. They will not steal our dreams. Today we stand up and say enough is enough.
"The ANC has long since betrayed that promise. In 2023, the DA is the party that is committed to fulfilling the promise of a new South Africa, where every young person receives a quality education, where every young person can find work, and where every young person is treated… pic.twitter.com/hn8V2VoaO2
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