Living
in a democratic country for almost two decades there is a feeling that a lot
has been done but more still needs to be done. When we became liberated it was
clear everyone will be granted democratic value, fundamental human rights and
social justice. But living in this democracy I’m disappointed that there are
more problems such as the high rate of unemployment, economic inequities among
societies, services not delivered, poverty, crime and lack of opportunities.
And all these social ills affect ‘us’ young people, the majority of which are
unable to be employed because they lack experience, and can’t further their
education because there isn’t enough funding for higher education studies. Others
have small businesses but without assistance, and therefore they can’t prosper.
What
is this saying to us as a people? Is this the democracy that our father’s
mothers, aunts fought for? To live in a democracy that doesn’t even recognize
its own young citizens? I feel like although we are freed, young people in this
country are still exiled, there are no opportunities, no one seems to be
listening to us, no clarity on youth subsidy. No one cares!
Written
By: Tshegofatso Mosala
Please
note that all opinions expressed by the author in this article are her own.
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