A snippet of DJ Zinhle ’s interview, discussing youth unemployment in South Africa, has sparked mixed reactions on social media. According to Stats SA , at least 45.5% of South African youth or young individuals (aged 15-34 years) are unemployed.
During an interview with Relebohile Mabotja on 702 , DJ Zinhle acknowledged the high unemployment rate in South Africa, suggesting that many are “unemployable” due to a lack of necessary skills. “One thing about the South African youth is not just that they are unemployed. A lot of them are unemployable.
They don’t have the required skills,” she said. The DJ added that she struggled to fill three positions at one of her stores in Mpumalanga. “It bothers me how long it takes for us to fill positions at Era.
Just to find the right person for our stores literally takes longer than it should in a country that has so much unemployment. “We are opening a store at Highveld in Witbank, we are just is looking for three people to work at the store in Witbank..
. It’s impossible.” Zinhle also shared that she has been struggling to find a fitting personal assistant for a long time.
“I haven’t had a PA for such a long time because every time I find one, it doesn’t work out...
” she said. Zinhle’s remarks have since sparked mixed reactions on social media platforms, with some people agreeing with her. ALSO READ: Tito Mboweni tapped to teach DJ Zinhle the culinary ropes! DJ Zinhle issues an apology In response to the bac.