“In support of the National Dialogue announced by President Ramaphosa, this News24 gathering involves small groups of expert practitioners in areas that have an impact on growth and jobs. A commitment to tackle unemploymentDuring the State of the Nation Address (SONA) last month, President Ramaphosa called unemployment a “a matter of national concern”. “In the coming year, we will expand our public employment programmes, including the Community Works Programme, Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and the Presidential Employment Stimulus. These include the digital and the green economy, where young people will find employment opportunities,” President Ramaphosa said. The last five years of the conference have raised some R1.51 trillion in investment pledges – exceeding the R1.2 trillion target set by President Ramaphosa.

Source: News 24 March 19, 2026 08:06 UTC