Fresh Squeeze |Pres Ramaphosa calls for businesses to cut prior work experience for job-seekers

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on businesses to cut off prior work experience for new job-seekers as they enter the work environment. Ramaphosa hopes such an action would lead to more youth being employed in South Africa and that this would boost employability and reduce massive unemployment. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to an Associate in the Employment and Labor Law Department Motsoeneng Bill Attorneys, Bhekithemba Mbatha about how this would work in the South African context.
23 Jan 2024 English South Africa Business · Arts

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