South Africa

Empty nesters no more as SA youth moves back home

21 September 2020 - 09:00 By alex patrick
Alex Patrick Senior reporter
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A survey found 64% of young South Africans have had to move back home. Stock image.
A survey found 64% of young South Africans have had to move back home. Stock image.
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Nearly two-thirds of young people have had to go back to their parents due to the economic impact of Covid-19, a survey reveals.

It found that 64% of young South Africans aged 21-35 have had to move home.

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