Idle hands destroy

17 April 2015 - 02:00 By Tiyiselani Mathe, Bevhula Village

Oliver Tambo once said:"A nation that does not cater for its youth is doomed for failure." And so it is with our country.This week's xenophobic attacks in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng have substantiated what Tambo asserted decades ago.It is self-evident that the youth are not catered for in the post-apartheid South Africa.The high rate of unemployment and the severe skills shortage means the youth are vulnerable and easily led astray.It is devastating to learn that whenever there are violent protests, the youth are the orchestrators and to be found at the forefront.It is unfortunate that they direct their anger at the wrong people and loot the shops of foreigners.It is equally devastating to realise that there is no political will to change the status quo.It is vital to address unemployment and the dissatisfaction it causes before that anger explodes with even greater violence...

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