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Deputy President Paul Mashatile said by supporting the growth of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), the government is playing a critical role in addressing South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis.
“Government is also implementing the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act to promote SMMEs that are key to job creation, and economic growth,” Mashatile said during his Question-and-Answer session in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday.
Mashatile said the Treasury has channelled over R7-billion for the Presidential Employment Initiative for the 2024-2025 financial year.
“Through public-private partnerships, the government supports various internship, learnerships, and apprenticeship programmes across various government departments to provide experiential learning and facilitate entry into the labour market for young people.
“We must continue to strengthen multi sectoral partnerships to increase opportunities that promote youth empowerment and participation in the labour market. Together, we can contribute to national efforts to create employment and get South
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