The youth in South Africa is a diverse group of people who have different needs and expectations. As a result, the government has taken an interest in the youth and created policies that are tailored to their needs.
Youth in South Africa comprises those aged 15 to 34 years. It is often asked why children aged 15 to 18 years are categorized as a youth. The answer is that they are below the age of 18 but above the age of 15 which makes them eligible for several benefits including education, training, grants, and so forth.
What is the population of youth in South Africa?
South Africa is a country in southern Africa. It is the largest country in Africa and has a population of over 54 million people. We estimate the youth population in South Africa to be about 45%. This means that almost half of the population are youths between the ages of 15 and 35 years old.
In addition, there are about 5 million children under the age of 15.
What is Youth Day in South Africa all about in South Africa?
Youth Day in South Africa, as it is popularly known, is a day in which South Africans honour the youth that was ambushed by the apartheid regime on 16 June 1976. It is a day to remember those who were killed or who were forced into exile because of their political beliefs. Youth Day was first celebrated in 1988 and has since been commemorated on different days of the year.
