ANC Manifesto: Party announces plan to tackle unemployment
The ANC announced plans to create work opportunities that would fight unemployment both amongst the youth and over 35’s.
The African National Congress (ANC) has a jobs plan to fight unemployment amongst the youth and those over 35.
President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed this as he launched the party’s election manifesto at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 24 February.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa led the party’s manifesto launch, highlighting how they plan to address some of the socio-economic issues South Africans are grappling with.
During his address, Ramaphosa said the ANC’s top priority is ensuring that South Africans work.
“The unemployment rate in our country continues to be a real problem. This is especially true among young people over 35 years,” he said.
Furthermore, the President said no shortage of work needs to be done; people are ready and willing to work.
“The ANC will implement a jobs plan over the next five years. We will sustain and create 2.5 million work opportunities delivering public goods and services in communities.
“This includes work done through the Presidential Employment Stimulus, funding to civil society through non-profit companies and organisations to provide work opportunities,” he added.